
25/08/2025
š»š No NIN, no social media? Wikeās aide pushes for mandatory ID to curb fake news in Nigeria.
Nelson Chukwudi, Chief Press Secretary to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has proposed that the government should make the National Identification Number (NIN) and valid ID cards mandatory for opening and operating social media accounts in Nigeria. He said this will help tackle fake news, cyberbullying, and identity fraud online.