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).
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.
Confirming the development in a statement available to Techecoonomy, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, head , Corporate Communications at National identity Management Commission (NIMC), said that 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”, he said.
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 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.
