The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially unveiled the NIN Authentication Service (NINAuth), a secure digital platform designed to streamline and safeguard identity verification for accessing government services.
The launch follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt NIN-based authentication as part of his Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at enhancing national identity infrastructure.
NINAuth offers a centralized and secure way for citizens and legal residents to verify their identity when accessing key services such as SIM registration, immigration, tax filing, driver’s license renewal, and government assistance programs.
According to NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, the platform integrates web, API, and mobile-based verification options and is designed to give users greater control over their personal data. The system requires explicit consent before any information is shared for Know Your Customer (KYC) or similar processes, promoting transparency and trust.
“The NINAuth application is the official gateway to NIMC’s backend infrastructure,” Dr. Adegoke stated. “It enhances privacy, enables user autonomy, and strengthens the integrity of our digital identity ecosystem.”
Key Features of NINAuth include:
- Enhanced Security: Protects personal data from unauthorized use.
- User Control: Empowers individuals to manage how their data is shared.
- Seamless Access: Enables secure, single sign-on for multiple government services.
Dr. Adegoke highlighted that NINAuth supports real-time verification through a scalable and interoperable API, ensuring improved service delivery and alignment with national identity policies.
The platform will serve as the sole channel for all NIN-based verification and authentication services in Nigeria.
Nigerians are encouraged to download the NINAuth app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Further information and technical resources can be found at https://ninauth.nimc.gov.ng.
