Tinubu orders 95% NIN enrollment by December 2026

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Tinubu orders 95% NIN enrollment by December 2026

President Bola Tinubu has ordered 95 percent National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment coverage by December 2026 during the 8th National Identity Day celebration in Abuja. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, he emphasized the importance of digital infrastructure for Nigeria's economic development. The government plans to create a secure system that allows the use of identification for online business, welfare payments, and healthcare services.

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