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FG: Tinubu Signs NIMC Act 2026 into Law, Strengthens Digital Identity System.





 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, ushering in a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria's digital identity system, protecting citizens' data, and accelerating the country's digital economy.

Announcing the development on Friday, Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the new legislation replaces a nearly two-decade-old legal framework that no longer reflects the realities of a rapidly evolving digital age.

According to the President, the Act positions the National Identity Management Commission at the centre of Nigeria's Digital Public Infrastructure and National Public Key Infrastructure, providing a trusted platform for verified identities, secure transactions, digital signatures, and other digital services.

Tinubu noted that the law establishes stronger safeguards for the protection of personal data, stressing that citizens' information cannot be accessed indiscriminately, used beyond its intended purpose, or processed without consent and due legal procedures.

"The privacy of Nigerians must be protected, and this law makes that clear," the President stated.

Under the new Act, the National Identification Number (NIN) will serve as a key requirement for accessing critical services, including passport applications, voter registration, banking services, land transactions, telecommunications, pensions, insurance, tax payments, consumer credit facilities, and various government services.

The President emphasized the principle of "One person, one identity, one number," describing it as essential to enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery across the country.

Tinubu further disclosed that he directed that the legislation be inclusive, ensuring that vulnerable populations, underserved communities, and Nigerians living in the diaspora are not excluded from opportunities due to lack of access to trusted identification.

The law also introduces reforms to strengthen governance within NIMC, expand representation on its governing board, improve accountability mechanisms, and impose stiffer penalties for identity theft, multiple registrations, unauthorized access, and abuse of the identity management system.

"We will not tolerate those who forge identities, steal the identities of others, or exploit the system," the President warned.

He commended the National Assembly, the Minister of Interior, NIMC, development partners, and Nigerians for their contributions to the passage of the legislation.

Tinubu described the enactment of the NIMC Act 2026 as a major milestone in the implementation of his administration's Renewed Hope Agenda, expressing confidence that it would contribute significantly to building a more secure, inclusive, and prosperous Nigeria.

The new law is expected to strengthen digital trust, improve access to public services, enhance financial inclusion, and support Nigeria's ambition of becoming a one-trillion-dollar economy.

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