Nigerian Government Intensifies National Identity Enrolment Campaign

Nigeria’s Integrated Identity System Boosts National Security- Akpabio

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, says Nigeria’s strengthened national identity management system is yielding significant security dividends. He said the integration of government identity databases recently enabled security agencies to identify and apprehend suspected terrorist kingpins attempting to gain entry into the country. Addressing State House correspondents after President Bola Tinubu signed into law [] The post Nigeria’s Integrated Identity System Boosts National Security- Akpabio appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Education ministry, NIMC deepen pact to extend digital identity to 80m learners

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure and trusted digital identity ecosystem as the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) strengthen collaboration to extend trusted digital identity coverage to nearly 80 million learners across Nigeria’s education system. Speaking during a meeting with the Director General of The post Education ministry, NIMC deepen pact to extend digital identity to 80m learners appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

‘Every Nigerian should register, obtain National Identity Number’ — Remi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians who are yet to register for a National Identity Number (NIN) to do so, saying accurate population records are essential for effective national planning and improved service delivery. In a message to mark this year’s World Population Day, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said Nigeria’s growing population makes [] ‘Every Nigerian should register, obtain National Identity Number’ — Remi Tinubu

MSSNLagos urges youth participation in 2027 elections, calls for people-centred campaigns

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSNLagos), has called on eligible students and youths to actively participate in the forthcoming general elections, saying the future of Nigeria will be shaped by informed and responsible citizenship rather than political apathy. The Society made the call during its inaugural press briefing held on [] The post MSSNLagos urges youth participation in 2027 elections, calls for people-centred campaigns appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Akpabio Says Integrated National Identity System Strengthening Nigeria’s Security

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says Nigeria’s integrated identity system is strengthening security by helping authorities identify suspected terrorist operatives.

Sanwo-Olu renews call for special federal status for Lagos

By Henry Obetta Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has renewed calls for a special federal status for Lagos, arguing that the state continues to bear national-level responsibilities more than three decades after losing its status as Nigeria’s capital. He made the appeal on Saturday at the maiden Geo-economic Optimisation Summit organised by the Citadel [] The post Sanwo-Olu renews call for special federal status for Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

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