Nigeria's NIMC Act 2026: The New Identity Law, Explained for Everyday Nigerians
On 26 June 2026, President Tinubu signed a law that retires the 19-year-old rulebook behind your NIN. It makes your National Identification Number the country's foundational identity, turns your phone into your ID, and sets prison terms for people who abuse the database. Here is what it actually changes for you.
