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Nigeria’s new identity law turns NIMC into the country’s digital trust authority

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TechCabal

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July 2, 2026

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Nigeria’s new identity law turns NIMC into the country’s digital trust authority
Source: TechCabal

The new NIMC law expands its statutory responsibilities to include digital identity, Public Key Infrastructure, Digital Public Infrastructure and functions related to securing digital identities

The new NIMC law expands its statutory responsibilities to include digital identity, Public Key Infrastructure, Digital Public Infrastructure and functions related to securing digital identities

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