Assessing digital identity systems for access to financial, government services in Nigeria

In today's rapidly evolving digital age, the importance of establishing one's identity has become increasingly recognized as a fundamental prerequisite for social, political, economic, and cultural participation. In Africa, where an estimated 500 million people lack legal identification, the need for robust identification systems has never been greater. To address this challenge, the Digital Identification and Finance Initiative (DigiFI) has emerged as a transformative force, aiming to leverage digital payments and identification systems to improve public service delivery, …

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