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The Electoral Commission (EC) has decided to retain the guarantor system for the upcoming limited voter registration exercise, abandoning its earlier plan to eliminate it. This decision was communicated to political parties during the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting convened to discuss the electoral calendar. During the meeting, it was …

The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has issued a stark warning, stating that from February 2024, salaries of employees lacking National Identification Authority (NIA) numbers will be withheld. This decision follows extensive discussions with pertinent stakeholders, setting deadlines for government workers to obtain their NIA numbers through a specialized …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing informal economy challenges using the Ghana Card, a cornerstone of the nation’s digitalization agenda. Speaking at the 20th Ghana Club 100 Awards, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the detrimental impact of the informal economy, citing issues like age falsification, identity fraud, …

  In a recent incident at Heathrow Airport, London, the Ghana Card has emerged as a valuable travel document, according to Human Rights Lawyer, Film Critic, Journalist, Minimalist, and self-proclaimed “Professional Truth Sayer,” Chris Vincent Agyapong. Agyapong’s personal experience highlights the effectiveness of the Ghana Card and supports the claims …

On Monday, September 4, 2023, the National Identification Authority (NIA) is scheduled to start Phase II of Ghana Card registration for new applicants. This follows the first phase, which was originally meant for employees in the public sector but was terminated early due to low turnout. Phase I had been …

Ghana’s National Identification Card, popularly known as the ‘Ghana Card’ will now enable holders to travel across 97 borders and 44,000 airports in the world. Holders of the Ghana Card will therefore be permitted to embark on any flight to Ghana by simply showing the card. This follows a recognition …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says that effective July 1, 2022, the Ghana Card shall be the only identification card accepted for any form of banking or financial transactions in the country. According to a statement signed by the secretary of the central bank, Sandra Thompson, all licensed and regulated …

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has declared its support for the ongoing SIM card re-registration across the country. The authority in a release dated January 19 and signed by the Acting Head of Corporate Affairs, Abudu Abdul-Ganiyu stated that it “does not in any way contest the mandate of the …

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has taken measures to reduce congestion at the various centers for the SIM registration exercise. The NCA said in a statement on Friday January 7 that it had deployed additional registration points commensurate with the subscriber numbers. The authority further assured that it understands the …

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that all newborn babies birthed in Ghana will have a Ghana card number within a few months. Dr Bawumia said the actual card will be issued when the child is above age 6 when the biometrics are fully formed. In a report filed by …