National Identity Card

FG To Launch New National Identity Card With Payment, Social Service Features

Apr 6, 2024. by Praise Ben

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

FG Directs Banks To Issue National Identity Cards (NIN) To Nigerians

May 25, 2023.May 25, 2023. by Praise Ben

The Nigerian Government has announced that citizens can now request debit cards from their commercial banks that also serve as national identity cards. This initiative was approved by the Federal Executive Council and aims to address the demand for physical identity cards. The banks will print the cards in partnership with the National Identity Management … Read more