Nigeria (NGA)
Region: AfricaDigital Identity Capabilities
Digital Data
Records are stored in a digital format
Digital Verification
Identities can be verified using digital means
Online Digital Identity
Digital credentials provide secure authentication for online services
Foundational System
National Identity Management System (NIMS)
NIN slip, National Electronic Identity Card (e-ID card)
Online Digital Identity System
No online digital identity system information available.
Digital Wallet
MWS NIMC MobileID
Level: National
Status: Live
Description: Mobile digital ID from Nigeria’s NIMC.
Official Source: NIMC (Federal Govt)
App Provider: Unknown
Involved Departments: National Identity Management Commission
Provides Digital Credentials: Yes
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 2.10 | annual % | 2023 |
| Population, total | 227,882,945 | 2023 | |
| Urban population growth | 3.51 | annual % | 2023 |
Economic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal remittances, received (current US$) | 19,549,549,365.02 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GDP | 363,846,332,834.62 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GDP growth | 2.86 | annual % | 2023 |
| GNI per capita, Atlas method | 1,880 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GNI per capita, PPP | 6,020 | current international $ | 2023 |
| GNI, Atlas method | 429,500,770,756.85 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GNI, PPP | 1,372,031,892,304.3 | current international $ | 2023 |
| Inflation, GDP deflator | 12.62 | annual % | 2023 |
Technology Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile cellular subscriptions | 224,000,000 | 2023 | |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 117,000 | 2023 | |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 0.05 | per 100 people | 2023 |
| Individuals using the Internet | 39.2 | % of population | 2023 |
| Secure Internet servers | 10,847 | 2023 | |
| Secure Internet servers | 47.60 | per 1 million people | 2023 |
Other Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 3.53 | % of manufactured exports | 2023 |
| Military expenditure | 0.81 | % of GDP | 2023 |
| Net migration | -57,936 | 2023 |
Digital Identity Score Analysis
Nigeria has a Digital Identity Readiness Score of 50.55/100, placing it in the Medium category.
Core Digital Capabilities:
✓ Digital Identity Records: Yes. The country has digitized identity records.
✓ Digital Verification: Yes. The country has digital verification capabilities for in-person transactions.
✗ Online Digital Identity: No. The country lacks online authentication capabilities.
Technology Infrastructure:
- Internet Penetration: 39.2% (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed Broadband Subscriptions: 0.0512838 per 100 people (2023)
System Information:
- Foundational System: NIN slip, National Electronic Identity Card (e-ID card)
Conclusion: Nigeria has a moderately developed digital identity ecosystem with partial implementation across key dimensions. The country has made progress in some areas but may be lacking in others. The supporting technology infrastructure is developing, and there is potential for further growth and improvement.
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