FG Approves Citizens’ NIMC NIN Authentication
By Bukar BOLORI
The Federal Government has approved the launch of the NIMC NIN Authentication for secure and seamless identity verification and authentication. President Bola Tinubu has also directed the use of NIN Authentication for verification and authentication across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), In line with the NIMC’s mandate of regulating a reliable National Digital Identity for citizens and legal residents to affirm their identity.
A statement on Tuesday by the spokesman of the commission, Dr. Kayode Adegoke read: “The launch of the “NIN Authentication (NINAuth),” a cutting-edge suite of services that include web, API and mobile verification designed to enhance data security, protect privacy, and simplify access to government services, is part of President Tinubu, Renewed Hope Agenda on strengthening the National Identity Management System.”
He said the NIMC NINAuth application is the official service for integration with the Commission’s backend infrastructure. It Introduces a robust layer of protection, empowering individuals with greater control over their personal information. By requiring explicit consent before data is shared for Know Your Customer (KYC) processes or other verifications, the platform fosters trust, transparency, and user autonomy in digital identity management.
Adegoke said with NINAuth, individuals can securely verify their identity and access key government services, including: Sim registration and replacement; Immigration applications and passport processing; Tax filings and financial transactions; Government Intervention Programs in various MDAs; Driver’s license renewals and other regulatory processes, etc,.
He said the Key Features and Benefits include: Enhanced Security—Protects personal data from unauthorized access; User Control—Empowers individuals with the freedom to manage their data-sharing preferences; Seamless Access—provides a secure single sign-on solution for convenient access to services.
He noted that this innovation reaffirms NIMC’s commitment to advancing secure and efficient digital identity management, ensuring a more accessible, transparent, and secure identity verification system in Nigeria.
He revealed that NINAuth application provides a secure, scalable, and interoperable interface for identity verification through API integration. It is designed to facilitate real- time authentication of NIN records, thereby promoting effective service delivery, database harmonization, and compliance with the National Identity Policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria; adding that the NINAuth service has been designated as the exclusive platform for all NIN-based verification and authentication integration processes for optimal services.
Adegoke said Nigerians are required to download the NINAuth App on Google Play Store and Apple iOS App Store to use the NIN Authentication Service.
The implementation guide and process flow of the NIMC NIN Authentication are available at https://ninauth.nimc.gov.ng.
