{
  "id": 8073100,
  "title": "NIA marks Identity Day with public education float, mass registration exercise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/nia-marks-identity-day-with-public-education-float-mass-registration-8073100",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T18:05:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nia-marks-identity-day-with-public-education-float-mass-registration-exercise/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Identification Authority (NIA) celebrated its Identity Day and 20th anniversary with a public awareness float and mass registration exercise in Accra on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The events aimed to increase public knowledge about the Authority's identification services and make registration more accessible to residents. The float journeyed from the NIA headquarters, through key streets of Shiashie and Accra Mall, and concluded at the Legon Business School. There, NIA officials interacted with the public to provide information about the Authority's services, district and premium centers, and associated fees. Following the float, a special mass registration took place at the Legon Business School, offering members of the school community a chance to register and utilize NIA services. These activities emphasized the NIA's commitment to enhancing public awareness and access to identification services during its Identity Day celebrations. The festivities will reach a peak on Saturday with an inter-agency sports competition at the Legon Sports Stadium. Those needing further information are advised to contact the Authority via 0549 889 525 or 0302 999 306.",
  "summary": "The National Identification Authority (NIA) has marked this year’s Identity Day celebration and its 20th anniversary with a public education float and a special mass registration exercise in Accra.",
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        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "NIA marks Identity Day with public education float, mass registration exercise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/nia-marks-identity-day-with-public-education-float-mass-registration",
        "published": "2026-09-17T14:37:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NIA marks Identity Day with public education float and mass registration exercise in Accra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/nia-marks-identity-day-with-public-education-float-and-mass",
        "published": "2026-09-17T16:34:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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