Also known as: NIA
Issues and manages Ghana Cards, national identification documents, including registration, verification, and fee structures.
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Daily Guide
… According to the Minister, although the previous registration exercise sought to link SIM cards to verified identities using biometric validation against the National Identification Authority (NIA) database, the biometric information collected was not properly verified against th …
Minority Walks Out Over Deputy SpeakerDaily Guide
… According to the Minister, although the previous registration exercise sought to link SIM cards to verified identities using biometric validation against the National Identification Authority (NIA) database, the biometric information collected was not properly verified against th …
Minority Walks Out Over Deputy SpeakerJoy Online
The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Yayra Koku, has announced that it is now an offence to photocopy or visually inspect the Ghana Card for the purpose of carrying out transactions, following the coming into force of an amendment to the Nationa …
Biometric verification now mandatory, photocopying or visual inspection of Ghana Card for transactions illegalJoy Online
… The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister for the Interior, heads of the security agencies and representatives of the National Peace Council, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, the National Identification Authority, the Gaming Commission and other agen …
Veep urges intensified public education on law enforcement, rule of lawJoy Online
The National Identification Authority (NIA), in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), will commence a special Ghana Card registration exercise for eligible Ghanaians living in selected communities along the Ghana-Burkina Faso border from Monday, Jul …
NIA, IOM to begin special Ghana Card registration in border communities from July 13Joy Online
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has outlined a four-step process to enable Ghanaians living abroad to register for and obtain the Ghana Card. …
NIA outlines four-step process for Ghanaians abroad to obtain Ghana CardBusiness & Financial Times
… Recent milestones—including enhancements to its digital banking ecosystem, branch modernization, customer experience initiatives and strategic partnerships with institutions such as the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the National Identification Authority (NIA)—underscore UM …
UMB marks Father’s Day with courtesy call on MahamaJoy Online
… Recent milestones—including enhancements to its digital banking ecosystem, branch modernization, customer experience initiatives and strategic partnerships with institutions such as the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the National Identification Authority (NIA)—underscore UM …
Father’s Day: UMB marks occasion with courtesy call on MahamaJoy Online
A man who falsely posed as an employee of the National Identification Authority (NIA) and defrauded members of the public seeking Ghana Card services has been sentenced to 30 days’ imprisonment by the Gbese District Court. …
Fake NIA officer jailed 30 days for defrauding Ghana Card applicantsBusiness & Financial Times
… Institutions such as the Ghana Revenue Authority, National Identification Authority, and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies could leverage similar technologies to improve efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement while reducing administrative bottlenecks. …
Abu Dhabi’s AI-native government strategy: Building the world’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered stateThe Ghana Revenue Authority is rolling out its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a unified digital platform designed to standardise tax processes—including registration, filing, payment, compliance and audits—and offer taxpayers self-service features, online application submission, and automated workflows.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority is rolling out its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a unified digital platform designed to standardise tax processes—including registration, filing, payment, compliance and audits—and offer taxpayers self-service features, online application submission, and automated workflows.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Diaspora Affairs Office of the President held its inaugural Ghana Diaspora Townhall Meeting at Christiansborg Castle, aimed at providing a structured platform for direct dialogue between the government and the Ghanaian and African Diaspora community to address concerns and facilitate greater participation in national development.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Identification Authority organised a public education float and mass registration exercise in Accra on September 16 to mark Identity Day and its 20th anniversary, promoting awareness of identification services. The event included a float through Accra streets and a registration exercise at Legon Business School, with an inter-agency sports competition planned for Saturday to conclude celebrations.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Identification Authority held a public education float and mass registration exercise in Accra on September 16, 2026, as part of its Identity Day celebration and 20th anniversary. The activities aimed to raise awareness of NIA identification services and make registration more accessible to residents.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority celebrated Identity Day and its 20th anniversary with a public education float through central Accra and a mass registration exercise at Legon Business School on 16 September 2026, aimed at raising awareness of its identification services and improving public access.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vagla people of Sonyor in Bole district, Savannah Region, are marking the Dɛng Festival alongside the Chɔra people of Guan ethnicity, who centuries ago sought and received asylum in the Vagla community. The festival celebrates shared spiritual traditions and the integration of Chɔra spiritual practices with Vagla culture.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Student Loan Trust Fund CEO says more students have benefited from government student support interventions under the Mahama administration than during the Fund's previous 20 years of existence, citing increased government prioritisation of tertiary education financing. The Fund has disbursed GH¢210 million in enhanced student loans to 59,300 students this year alone.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has progressively tightened SIM card registration requirements over 16 years, beginning with a 2010 nationwide exercise under the National Communications Authority using various identity documents, shifting to Ghana Card registration in 2021, and now planning a real-time biometric verification system expected to begin before the end of 2026.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority has announced a three-day intervention (September 1–3, 2026) at the NSA Kumasi Regional Office to help prospective National Service Personnel resolve biodata discrepancies preventing registration. The exercise, done in collaboration with the National Identification Authority, Ghana Publishing Company, and Commissioners for Oaths, will assist students in obtaining affidavits, Gazette publications, and correcting records before the registration deadline.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Luckiest claimed first and second place in swimming at the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026, with McDan Group taking third and The Chosen Hospital & Fertility Centre fourth. The tournament featured 34 participating companies competing across sporting events.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
SIC beat Heritage Christian University 3–2 on penalties in a closely contested match, while NPA defeated Minerals Commission 2–0 with a clean sheet in the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026 at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government employees whose valid National Identification Authority (NIA) details are not captured on the government payroll system risk having their salaries suspended from September 15, 2026, according to a directive from the Controller and Accountant-General's Department ahead of a nationwide employee re-verification exercise.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority has extended the deadline to Friday, August 28, 2026, for prospective National Service Personnel to resolve biodata discrepancies and complete their registration, describing it as a final opportunity. Affected students must resolve biodata mismatches, complete affidavit and Gazette publication processes, and ensure corrected records are properly aligned.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The official draw for the JoySports Invitational football tournament was held on Wednesday, August 29, 2026, at Joy Prime studios, revealing matchups for the opening round with 34 corporate teams competing for the trophy.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At Morgan International Community School's 13th Awards and 10th Graduation Ceremony, the National Identification Authority's Executive Secretary urged graduates to combine technological skills with strong moral and ethical values, noting that while AI and technology advance rapidly, human qualities like compassion, integrity and moral judgement cannot be replaced.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Morgan International Community School celebrated its 13th anniversary and 10th graduating class in Gomoa Manso, Central Region, under the theme "Innovation with Purpose: Shaping Africa's Future in the Age of AI," with speakers urging graduates to use artificial intelligence responsibly for Africa's development.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority has given prospective National Service Personnel with biodata mismatches until August 26 to report to its headquarters for assistance and final resolution of their cases before the registration deadline. The NSA is working with the National Identification Authority, Ghana Publishing Company, and Commissioners for Oaths to facilitate the resolution of the discrepancies.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority clarified that revised Ghana Card fees were approved by Parliament under regulatory instruments and took effect in February 2026. The Authority confirmed that district offices remain operational and free registration continues for persons below 25 years, while those 25 and above pay GH¢30 for processing; the new 24-hour Prestige Centre at Labone is optional and does not replace regular offices.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has introduced the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a single digital platform that consolidates tax administration functions including taxpayer registration, filing returns, payment processing, compliance management, audit, enforcement, and reporting. The system aims to simplify the tax filing process for Ghanaian taxpayers, who previously had to navigate disconnected processes for different tax types.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority clarified that revised Ghana Card registration fees were approved by Parliament under regulations that took effect February 2, 2026, and were not introduced unilaterally. First-time registration remains free for those below 25 years; persons 25 and above pay GH¢30 processing fee, with GH¢200 for card replacement and free updates.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority stressed that its new 24-hour Labone Prestige Centre, which began operations on August 1, 2026, is an optional fee-based service designed to complement, not replace, its 276 district offices. The Authority said the introduction of the Prestige Centre does not make premium services compulsory, and district offices remain fully operational.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority has established a Special Registration Help Desk at its Accra headquarters to help prospective national service personnel resolve discrepancies between their Ghana Card details and tertiary institution records. Officials from the National Identification Authority and Ghana Publishing Company will assist with corrections, including name gazetting where needed.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority is rolling out more Prestige 24-Hour Registration Centres across Ghana, with plans to establish about 20 centres nationwide in partnership with private sector players. The initiative is expected to create approximately 120 direct jobs and ensure citizens can access Ghana Card services at all times.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Identification Authority is expanding 24-hour Prestige Centres across Ghana—opening about 20 centres to provide Ghana Card services outside traditional working hours. The initiative will create over 120 employment opportunities through private operators and support the government's 24-hour economy agenda.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Service Authority has released PIN codes for 121,754 prospective national service personnel for the 2026/2027 service year. Online registration opened Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and closes August 26.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister announced that biometric verification of the Ghana Card is now the mandatory standard for identity verification in Ghana, replacing visual inspection and photocopying. The requirement was introduced under Legislative Instrument 2523 and came into force on June 9, 2026, with the aim of protecting personal data, strengthening the national identification system, and reducing identity theft and fraud.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has given banks, telecommunications companies, hospitals, schools, insurance firms and other institutions until November 2, 2026, to stop requesting photocopies of Ghana Cards and adopt biometric authentication through the National Identification Authority's Identity Verification System. The new regulations are intended to reduce identity theft and protect personal data by making biometric verification the standard method for identity confirmation.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Identification Authority says it is expanding operations to provide 24-hour Ghana Card services, with new prestige centres launching next week and about 120 additional staff employed to operate on a three-shift system, aimed at serving people unable to visit offices during regular working hours.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister announced implementation of the National Identity Register (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, making biometric verification compulsory for confirming Ghana Card holder identity. Organisations must use the National Identification Authority's biometric verification system or approved match-on-card devices, and are prohibited from retaining photocopies or scanned images; non-compliance could result in financial penalties or suspension of access to the Identity Verification System Platform.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of National Service Personnel report that clicking "Cancel" on the NSA's online portal failed to process their requests to opt out of National Service Personnel Association cloth subscriptions, leaving them enrolled with continuing deductions. Some personnel say they did not subscribe and claim the cloth is useless.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →