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Nigeria’s new NIMC Act 2026 establishes the NIN as the sole identification method for citizensThe law aims to unify identity databases and improve governance across public servicesEnhanced data protection measures are critical for user confidence in the digital identity system
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The Federal Government has intensified efforts to implement the newly signed National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026.
This landmark legislation establishes the National Identification Number (NIN) as Nigeria’s sole recognised means of identification.
The reform is expected to strengthen the country’s digital identity ecosystem, improve governance, eliminate multiple identity databases and support more efficient public service delivery through a secure and unified national identity system.
Nigeria makes NIN the sole and acceptable form of identification nationwide. Credit: NIMCSource: UGC
New law strengthens Nigeria’s digital identity system
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