.Akpabio says it boosts national security, helped track suspected terrorism kingpins from gaining entrance into Nigeria
.Tunji-Ojo, Coker-Odusote applaud president’s assent
Deji Elumoye and Michael Olugbode in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026 into law, repealing the 2007 legislation and ushering in a new legal framework aimed at creating a secure, interoperable and inclusive digital identity ecosystem for Nigeria.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that Nigeria’s strengthened national identity management system is currently yielding significant security dividends.
