‘Digital Identity Number is free for all Nigerians’, says Pantami

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has re-emphasised that the Digital Identity Number is completely free, hence no Nigerian should be charged for it. The Minister was reacting to allegations in some quarters that some applicants for the Digital Identity Number are being asked to pay for the service. For the avoidance of doubt, Dr. Pantami said, The Federal Government is bearing the cost of the registration process. As such, the Digital Identity Number is completely free for all Nigerians and legal residents with Resident Permit…

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