$196m NIN funds unspent, FG seeks extension

The Federal Government has requested a 12-month extension for its $430m digital identity project as $196m remains unspent and NIN issuance trails by 59m. Read More: https://punchng.com/196m-nin-funds-unspent-fg-seeks-extension/

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   $196m NIN funds unspent, FG seeks extension

   The Federal Government has requested a 12-month extension for its $430m digital identity project as $196m remains unspent and NIN issuance trails by 59m. Read More: https://punchng.com/196m-nin-funds-unspent-fg-seeks-extension/

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