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, has directed the use of NIN Authentication for verification and authentication across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
A statement by Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications said 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.
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.
“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 Programs in various
“Driver’s license renewals and other regulatory processes, etc,.
Key Features and Benefits include:
• Enhanced Security—Protect 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.
This innovation reaffirms NIMC’s commitment to
advancing secure and efficient digital identity
management, ensuring a more accessible, transparent,
and secure the 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 realtime authentication of NIN records, thereby promoting
effective service delivery, database harmonization, 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 proc e ss flow of the NIMC NIN
Authentication are available at
