Nigeria boosts digital ID rules as Namibia sets e-ID launch

Homepage > News > Business > Nigeria boosts digital ID rules as Namibia sets e-ID launch Nigeria‘s defense minister has backed the implementation of the country’s new national ID legal framework, while Namibia is preparing for the full rollout of its national digital ID system in September. Nigeria seeks better security through new digital ID rules Nigeria’s Ministry of Defense is collaborating with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to fully implement the NIMC Act 2026, which aims to integrate digital identity systems and identity verification for national security operations. The country’s Minister of Defense, Rtd. Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, shared his views on the new regulations during a chat with the Director General of the NIMC, Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management team at the Ship House in Abuja. The two leaders emphasized the importance of creating a secure, reliable, and compatible digital identity system. This initiative aims to enhance identity verification processes, strengthen defense operations, and facilitate efficient intelligence sharing among government agencies. General Musa highlighted the importance of strong collaboration a...