NIMC: Tinubu Approves NIN Authentication for MDAs
The federal government has approved the launch of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) NIN Authentication (NINAuth) 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).
With NINAuth, individuals can securely verify their identity and access key government services.
A statement by the commission’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Kayode Adegoke said the NIN authentication approval is in line with the NIMC’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’s Renewed Hope Agenda on strengthening the National Identity Management System, Adegoke added.
He said 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 MDAs; Driver’s license renewals and other regulatory processes, etc.
The NIMC’s spokesman said the innovation reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to advancing secure and efficient digital identity management, ensuring a more accessible, transparent, and secure identity verification system in Nigeria.
Nigerians are required to download the NINAuth App on Google Play Store and Apple iOS App Store to use the NIN Authentication Service.
