Tinubu Signs NIMC Act to Enhance Nigeria's Digital Identity

On Friday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria's efforts to secure and enhance its digital identity ecosystem. This new legislation repeals the NIMC Act of 2007 and introduces a modern legal framework designed to align Nigeria's identity management system with global best practices.

Dr. Kayode Adegoke, head of corporate communications at NIMC, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Abuja. The act empowers NIMC to serve as the nation's trusted authority for secure digital identity authentication and electronic trust services across both public and private sectors.

It establishes a legal foundation for seamless data exchange among government institutions and authorized financial entities, supporting the administration's vision to build a trillion-dollar economy. The act also includes provisions to facilitate the enrollment of vulnerable and underserved populations, ensuring broader access to identity services while enhancing data protection measures against identity theft.