President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the new National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026, aimed at strengthening security around identity management.
President Tinubu, while signing the Act at the presidential Villa, Abuja said the landmark legislation marks a transformative milestone in of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
The new Act repeals and replaces the NIMC Act of 2007, while also establishinga modern, forward-looking legal framework that aligns Nigeria’s identity ecosystem with global best practices, emerging technologies and the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Under the new law, Nigerians l expect wider, easier and more convenient access to identity services, including for Nigerians in the Diaspora.
The new Act also support stronger protection of personal data and privacy, while also enhancing cybersecurity and greater confidence in digital transactions.
Other features include faster, safer and more secure identity verification and authentication.
The new Act designated the NIMC as the
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