The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the launch of the NIMC NIN Authentication for secure and seamless identity verification and authentication.
Similarly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed the use of NIN Authentication for verification and authentication across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
This is In line with the Commission’s mandate of regulating a reliable National Digital Identity for citizens and legal residents to affirm ‘their identity.
Also to simplify access to government: services, which is part of President Bola Tinubu, Renewed Hope _ | Agenda on strengthening the National Identity | Management System.
The NIMC NINAuth application is the official service for integration with the Commission’s backend | infrastructure.
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.
With NINAuth, individuals can securely verify their identity and access key government services, including: Sim registration, replacement, Immigration applications and passport processing
Tax filings and financial transactions, Government Intervention Programs in various. Driver’s license renewals and other regulatory processes, etc.
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.
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.
The NINAuth application provides a secure, scalable, and interoperable interface for identity verification through API integration.
The NINAuth service has been designated as the exclusive platform for all NIN-based verification and authentication integration processes for optimal services.
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.