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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.

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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

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OHCSF Approves NIMC Scheme of Service, Introduces New Career Cadres

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2026

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has approved a dedicated Scheme of Service for the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), marking a major institutional milestone and the first such framework in the Commission’s history. NIMC described the approval as a significant achievement that reflects ongoing reforms under the […]

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NIMC Moves to Shield Data of 120m Nigerians, Trains 4,000 Staff as Privacy Officers

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2026

In a sweeping move to strengthen the security of Nigeria’s national identity database, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commenced the training and certification of more than 4,000 staff members nationwide as Data Protection Officers (DPOs), in what officials describe as a major step towards safeguarding the personal information of over 120 million

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NIMC Pushes Digital Public Infrastructure to Boost Service Delivery, Security

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2026

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem to improve governance, enhance public service delivery, bolster national security, and drive socio-economic development. Speaking at a digital conference themed “Building Africa’s Digital Foundations Together” in Abuja,

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NIMC Unveils WhatsApp, Live Chat Platforms to Revolutionise NIN Customer Support

Daily Dispatch May 12, 2026

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched new WhatsApp and live chat support channels to improve customer service and ease access to National Identification Number (NIN) enquiries for Nigerians and legal residents. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said the initiative forms part of its ongoing digital transformation and service reform