- National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced plans to roll out an improved multi-purpose biometric identity card in collaboration with the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS)
- The new card aims to address social and economic issues, featuring unique biometric identification and offline-online capabilities
- Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote assured that the card would be affordable, aiming to uplift 133 million Nigerians out of poverty and provide seamless services
NIMC Speaks on When Multipurpose ID Card Will Be Rolled Out, Explains Its UseSource: FacebookKey Features and CollaborationThe key features of this card are the biometric, based on the fingerprint, which is the only one that is currently unique; the card has a long validity period because its also fully KYC enabled; it has offline and online capability, she said.Addressing Social and Economic NeedsEnhancing Payment and Identification CapabilitiesAs NIBSS, we have the interoperability arrangement and financial data in terms of payment. The new card will work proudly with NIBSS to provide payment rails through Afrigo and other payment schemes. Revolutionising the Nigerian Identity SystemFacts about Multipurpose National Identity Card
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