DG/CEO, NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote.

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Identity Management Commission NIMC has approved the launch of the National Identity Number NIN authentication service. This is with a view to ensuring secure and seamless identity verification and authentication.

A statement by the Head of Corporate Communications of NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, disclosed that 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

According to the statement, the NIN authentication service (NINAuth), a cutting-edge suite of services that include web, API and mobile verification, is designed to enhance data security, protect privacy, and simplify access to government services. It is part of President Tinubu, Renewed Hope Agenda on strengthening the National Identity Management System.

The statement reads in part: “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.

“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 programmes in various MDAs, driver’s license renewals and other regulatory processes etc.

“Key features and benefits include: enhanced security—protects personal data from unauthorised access, user control—empowers individuals with the freedom to manage their data-sharing preferences and 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. It is designed to facilitate real-time authentication of NIN records, thereby promoting effective service delivery, database harmonisation, and compliance with the National Identity Policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria. 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.”