The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that Nigerians will need to pay for the new multipurpose national identity card, citing limited government revenue and the need to ensure production for only those who truly require it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking at a two-day roundtable for journalists in Lagos, Dr. Peter Iwegbu, Head … Read more
FG to issue three new national ID cards to 104 million citizens: bank-enabled, social intervention, and ECOWAS biometric. Rollout timeline pending presidential approval, aiming for distribution within one to two months. Initiative promotes financial inclusion, access to services, and participation in nation-building. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to roll … Read more
NIMC collaborates with CBN and NIBSS to introduce new National Identity Card with payment and social service features. Card aims to provide physical ID, access to government services, and financial inclusion. Eligibility requires NIN registration; features include debit/prepaid functionality, data protection, and offline capability. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), on … Read more
The CBN has launched the Nigerian Domestic Card and banned dollar charges on transactions within the country. Launching the card virtually, Emefiele said: “all domestic transactions that are that are going to be conducted in Nigeria will have to be through the Nigerian domestic cards.” Noting that the domestic card scheme avails the country “the … Read more