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No More Queues: Ghana’s SIM Re-Registration Goes Fully Digital in June

Starting in June 2025, Ghanaians will be able to re-register their SIM cards completely online, eliminating the need to visit registration centres or stand in long queues. This move was announced by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, during a visit to Margins ID Group in Accra on April 8.Mr George confirmed that the new registration system will be entirely digital, allowing users to complete the process using their mobile devices. The system will automatically verify identities using national databases—specifically data linked to the Ghana Card.In a follow-up Facebook post, the minister emphasised the convenience of the new process. “No more long queues or delays. The system will handle identity verification automatically, making the process fast and seamless,” he stated.This update comes in response to public frustrations during earlier phases of the SIM re-registration campaign, […]

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NIA Begins Free Ghana Card Issuance in Greater Accra, Warns Against Unauthorized Fees

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the commencement of the free issuance of Ghana Cards in the Greater Accra Region, starting April 7, 2025. This initiative includes the distribution of previously printed cards as well as new registrations at all NIA District Offices.Ghanaians who applied for card issuance, replacements, or updates since June 2023 but have not yet received their cards can now collect them. Additionally, individuals aged 15 and above who have not registered for the Ghana Card are encouraged to do so at any NIA District Office.The NIA emphasized that the issuance of both printed backlog cards and first-time registrations is entirely free of charge. However, services such as card replacements and updates to personal records will still incur the usual fees. The NIA has urged the public to report any staff requesting unauthorized fees for these […]

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BoG Warns Banks: Stop Photocopying Ghana Cards!

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a strong warning to banks, instructing them to stop photocopying customers' Ghana Cards for transactions. According to the central bank, this practice increases the risk of fraud and compromises financial security.Ashitei Trebi-Ollennu, Deputy Head of Financial Integrity at BoG, emphasized that biometric verification is the only approved method for authenticating identities in banking transactions. He stated that banks should rely on the National Identification Authority’s (NIA) biometric system instead of keeping photocopies, which could be exploited for fraudulent activities.The warning was reiterated during a forum on identity verification in financial transactions, organized by Identity Management Systems II (IMS II) Ltd in collaboration with the NIA. Industry experts at the event stressed the importance of using biometric technology to enhance security and prevent financial crimes.

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