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BIO-key Provides Fingerprint Scanners for Nigeria’s National ID Program

Once registered, citizens will be assigned a National Identity Number (NIN), and will be able to use their fingerprints to gain access to various government services. The national identity program is also being integrated with private services to encourage large scale adoption. Most notably, people will be able to use their NIN to make payments and complete mobile banking transactions.

Staff Reporter Mar 3, 2022 2 min read Civic Infrastructure

Digital Identity Sector in Nigeria to Contribute 7% to GDP by 2030

The 33-page report, which is the first independent assessment of the sector, stated that the digital economy (information technology sector) contributed about 18 per cent of GDP in the second quarter of 2021.

Staff Reporter Mar 3, 2022 3 min read News

Promoting Digital Inclusion: Dynamic Spectrum Alliance to Work with UK Digital Access Programme

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Is partnering with the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP) to promote digital inclusion in Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.

Staff Reporter Feb 11, 2022 2 min read Sustainable Development Goals

Carscan Augmented Reality App Disrupt Vehicle Insurance Market

Carscan helps automotive ecosystems by eliminating fraud, governance, and other industry risks

Staff Reporter Feb 7, 2022 2 min read News

Kampay to Deploy Blockchain to Areas of Africa Without Internet Access

Utility token KamPay is set to open up internet access to huge populations across the continent without a connection.

Staff Reporter Jan 27, 2022 2 min read Finance

ADB Approves US$170 Million Investment in Nigeria’s Start-Ups

The investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Program (i-DICE) is a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative promoting investment in digital and creative industries.

Staff Reporter Jan 18, 2022 3 min read Finance

Nigeria to Use Blockchain for Government Business by 2030

Minister of Communication and Digital Economy Isa Pantami said that the federal government is planning to use blockchain for government business by 2030.

Staff Reporter Jan 13, 2022 1 min read News

Interlinking of SIM Card with National ID: NIN Registration Reaches 71 Million in Nigeria

To allow more Nigerians to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), the federal government has approved a further extension of the deadline for the exercise to March 31, 2022.

Staff Reporter Jan 4, 2022 3 min read News

Nigeria to Use Digital Technology in Farming

NITDA has signed an agreement with some higher institutions to promote research and application of digital technology in farming.

Staff Reporter Jan 4, 2022 1 min read News

9Mobile to Register 10M Rural Nigerian Residents for National ID

Nigerian federal government has appointed 9Mobile to register atleaset 10 million rural residents in the National Identity Management Enrollment Scheme.

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