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Niger biometric identity card enrollment

Overview

Authorities in the Zinder region of Niger have initiated the enrollment process for new biometric national identity cards (CNIB). Presided over by Regional Secretary General Abou Idrissa, the program seeks to modernize citizen identification and transition toward digitized public services while reducing fraud and identity theft.

Enrollment is being conducted at local police stations to improve accessibility. Applicants are required to provide a birth certificate, a certificate of nationality, and three photographs. The initiative offers a standard procedure for 4,500 FCFA and an express service for 9,000 FCFA that guarantees delivery within 72 hours. Payments can be processed via various mobile money and transfer services, such as Nita, Amana, and Airtel Money.

Entities

World Bank · Nigeria · Germany · Federal Office of Justice · Zinder

Timeline

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  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Zinder launches biometric national identity card enrollment

    Niger has launched biometric national identity card enrollment in the Zinder region to enhance security and modernize public services through digitized identification.

Sources

ad-hoc-news.de · anp.ne · borncity.com · journalduniger.com · report24.news