National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026; Key Innovations and Prospects
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026; Key Innovations and Prospects
Introduction
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced the signing into law of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026 on 26 June 2026 by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The legislation marks a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s legal framework in the bid to achieve a secure, inclusive and digitally empowered identification system.