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On March 6, 2026, Ayouba Abdourahamane, General Secretary of Niger's Ministry of the Interior, conducted an inspection of the biometric passport and ID card project. The project, in partnership with Alitisal Aljadeed, is reported to be 85% complete.

The biometric ID cards will include fingerprints and personal data, priced at 4,500 francs, with an annual production target of two million cards. The project also features a special Hadj passport and a premium service for expedited processing. A secure data center will manage citizens' biometric data, contributing to enhanced security and improved access to services.