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Ghana’s National ID Applications Transition to Online Process, New Passports Rolled Out

Sofia Martinelli04 mins

Ghana’s National Identification Authority has transitioned first-time national ID applications online to enhance efficiency. This seven-step process replaces prior in-person requests. Additionally, a new chip-embedded passport system has been launched to upgrade passport security and services, slated to replace the old system by 2030. Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) has launched an online application process…

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Ghana Introduces CitizenApp for Enhanced Access to Digital Government Services

Sofia Mendez01 mins

Ghana launches the CitizenApp to provide digital ID and improve access to government services. The app integrates with the Ghana Card for identity verification and facilitates various public services, reducing waiting times and costs for users. This initiative demonstrates the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance digital transformation and service delivery. Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia…

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BoG Directs Banks to Use Biometric Verification Instead of Ghana Card Photocopies

Sofia Mendez05 mins

The Bank of Ghana has prohibited photocopying of Ghana Cards for banking and mandated biometric verification instead. This move enhances security, reduces fraud risks, and aligns with national regulations. A recent stakeholder event emphasized the need for collaboration on secure identity management, with key attendees advocating for biometrics to be the standard for transactions. The…

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Ghana National ID Card Expansion Plans for Enhanced Services and Security

Sofia Mendez05 mins

The National Identification Authority (NIA) of Ghana aims to upgrade the Ghana Card to support multiple functions like mobile payments, banking services, and identity verification. Acting CEO Yayra Koku outlined plans to enhance service delivery and financial inclusion while stressing the importance of biometric verification to combat identity theft. With over 17 million cards issued,…

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Smile ID Enhances Selfie Biometrics Software with Advanced Security Features

Sofia Mendez05 mins

Smile ID has updated its selfie biometrics software with advanced liveness detection technology that passed the Fime Level 2 PAD assessment. The Enhanced SmartSelfie software uses dynamic liveness challenges to prevent fraud and is optimized for low-bandwidth conditions in the African market. This technology is crucial for combating escalating fraud in the region’s banking sector,…

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Advancements and Challenges in Border Biometric Technology

Sofia Martinelli05 mins

Biometric technology is increasingly integrated at European and UK borders, with trials for smartphone-based fingerprint enrollment underway. Atos faces criticism for EES delays, while Ghana launches biometric passports. Advances in biometrics promise streamlined travel, but privacy regulations are vital for successful implementation. Australia and PNG are evolving digital ID approaches amid global market growth, with…

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