I came across the news that President Tinubu signed the NIMC Act 2026, replacing the 2007 Act.

The new law gives NIMC a broader role in digital identity, authentication and data exchange.

And honestly, it got me thinking.

A stronger digital identity system could help tackle fraud and improve how we access services.

But then comes the other question:

How much of our personal data should the government be able to access or connect?

Section 37 of the Constitution protects our right to privacy, while the NDPA 2023 provides a framework for protecting personal data.

So where should the line be?

Personally, I think we can pursue digital security without making privacy an afterthought.

The technology can be powerful.
The safeguards need to be just as strong.

I’ll come back to this ✍🏾

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