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NIMC Denies NIN Database Breach

Daily Dispatch September 24, 2026

….Warns Against Viral Fake Claims The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media that its National Identification Number (NIN) database has been breached. In a statement issued in Abuja by its Head of Corporate Communications,

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FG Sets December Deadline for 95% NIN Coverage

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2026

The Federal Government has set December 2026 as the deadline to achieve 95 per cent coverage of Nigeria’s population under the National Identification Number (NIN) system, signalling an accelerated push to make digital identity the foundation of access to public services, financial transactions and social interventions. The target was announced yesterday by the Chief of

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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 coverage, promote financial inclusion and drive socio-economic development. The

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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.