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NIMC Seals Strategic Partnerships with Women Affairs Ministry

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2026

…BOI to Deepen Digital Identity, Financial Inclusion The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has stepped up efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s identity management system through strategic partnerships with key government institutions, as part of measures to expand digital identity

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NIMC Deepens MDA Partnerships to Drive Nigeria’s Digital Identity Transformation

Daily Dispatch July 16, 2026

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has intensified collaboration with key government institutions as part of efforts to implement the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026 and accelerate Nigeria’s transition towards a secure, interoperable and citizen-centred digital identity ecosystem. The renewed engagements, led by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer

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NIMC: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Identity Ecosystem Through a Robust Legal Framework

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2026

By Kayode Adegoke, PhD The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity landscape with the recent signing of the NIMC Act 2026, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey toward a secure, inclusive, and technology-driven identity system. The new Act provides a comprehensive legal foundation that enhances the

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NIMC, NIPOST Integrate Identity, Digital Address Systems to Revolutionise Public Service Delivery

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have launched a landmark initiative to integrate Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) database with the country’s digital postcode system, a move expected to significantly transform public service delivery, strengthen digital governance and accelerate economic inclusion.

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NIMC Enrols Over 136 Million Nigerians as New Identity Law Takes Effect

Daily Dispatch July 7, 2026

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents have been enrolled into the National Identity Database (NIDB), marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive towards a unified and secure digital identity system. The disclosure was made by the Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye

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Tinubu Signs New NIMC Act 2026 Into Law to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Identity System

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, replacing the 2007 legislation and introducing a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem, enhancing data protection and boosting cyber security. In a statement on Friday by Headline, Corporate Communications, Kayode