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Reps Urge CBN to Recognise NIMC Slip For Official Transaction

The House of Representative has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to recognise the slip issued by the National Identification Commission (NIMC) as a statutory document for legitimate transactions.
This followed the unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Ahmed Yerima (Bauchi-APC), at the plenary on Tuesday.
It mandated its Committee on Banking and Currency to interact with the CBN and other stakeholders on the need to recognise and accept the NIMC slip.
It also mandated its Committee on National Population to find out the factors responsible for the delay in producing the permanent card with a view to resolving them.
Earlier, Yerima said that NIMC was established to manage the identity of Nigerian citizens by birth and naturalisation.
The lawmaker said that to fulfill the mandate, NIMC deployed the latest Biometric Data Capturing Technology.
He said that the CBN, in its effort to maintain order and transparency in bank transactions, did not accept the national identity slip of customers.
The lawmaker said that the national identity number was a valid means of identity and might only be released for legitimate transactions.
Yerima also said that bearers of the slip would be notified when the permanent card was ready for collection and that the slip stands in place until it was produced.
He expressed concerns that the CBN had refused to recognise the national identity number slip as a means of identification.
He said the apex bank had also directed commercial banks not to recognise the slip for official transaction.
The legislator said that the slip was a proof that the permanent identification card was in process and that the slip holder was waiting to collect the card.
In his contributions, Rep. Mojib Alabi (Osun-APC), said that the identity number was what was important and not the slip or the permanent card.
He said that the slip was only issued when the biometrics data of the bearer and other relevant information had been captured.
Also, Rep. Abubakar Garba (Keats-APC), said rejecting the slip was tantamount to questioning the capacity of the agency.
He said that discrediting a slip which contained the national identity number and image of the bearer, issued by an agency saddled with the responsibility of identifying Nigerians should not be encouraged.
In his ruling, the Speaker of the house, Rep. Yakubu Dogara, mandated the committees to report back to the house in four weeks for further legislative action.
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PalmPay Launches CSR Initiatives to Empower Women, Foster Financial Literacy in Northern Nigeria

In a strategic move to expand financial inclusion in Nigeria, leading mobile banking platform, PalmPay has launched a series of CSR programs across Kano and Kaduna. The CSR initiative named “Passing the Baton” represents the brand’s commitment to passing on knowledge and providing the resources individuals and businesses need to achieve financial independence and drive economic empowerment.
This initiative is a bold move by PalmPay to bridge the opportunity gap in the North by providing financial literacy training and micro-business branding support to 5,000 women-owned businesses in Kano and Kaduna. This strategic initiative reaffirms PalmPay’s commitment to inclusive development and economic empowerment, particularly in underserved regions.
“At PalmPay, we believe that real financial inclusion must be far reaching and cover the grassroots,” said Chika Nwosu, Managing Director of PalmPay. “Our new CSR program is focused on supporting gender equity by equipping women with the knowledge, tools, and visibility they need to thrive as entrepreneurs in their communities.”
Through this initiative, beneficiaries will receive free health insurance, hands-on training workshops, enhanced store branding to boost visibility, and branded merchandise to strengthen their business presence.
The initiative is part of PalmPay’s broader strategy to extend its innovative solutions, expand its footprint in Northern Nigeria, while building sustainable partnerships with local stakeholders for long-term impact.
In a show of support, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, has endorsed the initiative, calling on other stakeholders to join forces with PalmPay in ensuring the North benefits fully from the growing digital economy. PalmPay has received commendation from community stakeholders, as the initiative aims to serve as a model for similar projects across other northern states.
As PalmPay continues to scale across Nigeria, the company remains committed to bridging the financial inclusion gap and empowering underserved groups, particularly women and youth, through its innovative solutions and impact initiatives.
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Anambra Shines in 2025 E-Governance Rankings, Setting National Standards

Anambra State has once again demonstrated its leadership in digital transformation, emerging as one of Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report published by the Panorama CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI).
According to the report — a collaborative effort between Nigerian Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS) — Anambra ranks alongside Lagos and Enugu as the leading states in adopting and implementing e-governance practices that foster accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery.
In his remarks, Professor Anthony Kila, Director of CIAPS, emphasized the importance of e-governance in shaping how governments interact with citizens. “The centrality of e-governance allows us to assess the performance of state governments in the country. How the government treats the digital world says a lot about them,” he said.
The report evaluated states based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including website security, up-to-date content, public engagement, availability of online services, policy updates, and user accessibility. Anambra’s performance reflects the state’s deliberate investment in digital infrastructure and its commitment to leveraging technology as a tool for inclusive governance.
Reacting to the recognition, the Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, described the report as a welcome validation of the efforts being made under the leadership of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, to reposition Anambra as a liveable and prosperous smart mega-city.
“This is not just about being tech-savvy,” Agbata said. “It’s about using digital tools to create real impact — making the government more accessible, responsive, and transparent. Anambra is building a digital future that works for everyone.”
The CGPI Report recommended that all states intensify efforts to train public servants, maintain digital platforms effectively, and build user-friendly systems that keep citizens informed and empowered. For Anambra, this recognition serves both as a milestone and a motivation to scale new heights.
As the journey continues, Anambra remains focused on setting the pace for e-governance in Nigeria in line with the Governor’s mantra of Everything Technology & Technology Everywhere.
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