The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a new service called NIN Authentication (NINAuth) for secure and seamless identity verification and authentication.
This was disclosed in a statement by NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, on Tuesday in Lagos.
Adegoke said President Bola Tinubu has directed the use of NIN Authentication for verification and authentication across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAS).
The statement also noted that this was in line with the Commission’s mandate of regulating a reliable National Digital Identity for citizens and legal residents to affirm their identity.
NIMC described the new initiative as a cutting-edge suite of services that included web, API, and mobile verification designed to enhance data security, protect privacy, and simplify access to government services.
“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,” NIMC stated.
The Commission explained that 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, and driver’s license renewals and other regulatory processes.
It added that the app would provide enhanced security, user control, and seamless access.
Adegoke noted that the innovation aims to advance 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.”
Adegoke added that NINAuth would enable real-time verification of NIN records to enhance service delivery and ensure adherence to national identity regulations.
He stressed that NINAuth is now the official platform for all identity checks involving the NIN.
