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Collaborative Initiative Aims to Secure Legal Identity for Every Nigerian Child
Government agencies and UNICEF are partnering to streamline birth registration in Nigeria by integrating the process with primary healthcare to ensure every child has a legal identity.
August 12, 2026
Nigeria records birth registration for only 40 percent of children, says NPC
The National Population Commission reports that only 40 percent of Nigerian births are registered, prompting a shift toward a new digital platform to improve data accuracy and accessibility nationwide.
August 12, 2026
Nigeria registers 14.5 million children in national bid for legal identity
Nigeria has reached a major milestone by registering 14.5 million children as part of a national drive to provide legal identity through decentralized and digital registration systems.
August 10, 2026
Federal Government introduces VitalReg portal for online birth and death registration
The Federal Government has launched the VitalReg platform, allowing Nigerians to register births and deaths online to improve access to civil documentation.
August 4, 2026
Osun Gubernatorial Candidates Commit to Non-Violence Through Peace Accord
Political candidates in Osun state have signed a formal peace accord to ensure a non-violent gubernatorial election scheduled for August 15.
July 30, 2026
Nigeria Must Invest in Youth to Secure Future Prosperity, Says NPC
National Population Commission Chairman Dr. Aminu Yusuf warns that Nigeria must prioritize investments in youth development to prevent a potential demographic crisis and harness economic growth.
July 29, 2026
Nigeria Moves to Mandatory Digital Birth Registration, Ends Manual Process
Nigeria has transitioned to a mandatory electronic birth and death registration system, rendering all manual documentation invalid as part of a national effort to improve data accuracy and security.
July 27, 2026
NPC Launches Digital Birth and Death Tracking Across Benue State
The National Population Commission has rolled out a digital birth and death registration system across all 23 local government areas in Benue State to improve civil record-keeping.
July 23, 2026
National Population Commission launches 4,011 digital hubs for birth and death records
The National Population Commission has rolled out over 4,000 digital centers across Nigeria to automate the registration of births and deaths as part of a national modernization strategy.
July 23, 2026
National Population Commission Activates Digital Birth and Death Registration in Ogun State
The NPC has transitioned to a fully digital E-CRVS system in Ogun State to ensure all residents gain legal identity and access to government services.
July 23, 2026