Tinubu's signed NIMC Act 2026 ushers new era of secure digital identity  - Businessday NG

Bola Tinubu, president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law.

This marks a major turning point in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey, moving the country closer to a unified, secure, and technology-driven identity ecosystem.

The new law strengthens the legal foundation of Nigeria’s digital identity programme and positions the National Identification Number (NIN) as a central pillar for accessing services, conducting transactions, and participating in the digital economy.

For a country with more than 200 million people and a long history of fragmented identity systems, the reform could reshape how Nigerians interact with government, banks, businesses, and digital platforms.

From paper identity to digital trust