To make it simpler and safer to confirm people’s identities using their National Identification Number, the National Identity Management Commission has received approval from the Federal Government for a new service.
Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, made this announcement in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.
According to Adegoke, the Presidency has also directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to conduct identification verification using the new NIN Authentication service.
He clarified that this action upholds NIMC’s obligation to give lawful residents and Nigerians a trustworthy digital ID system.
NIN Authentication is a new service that may be accessed via the web, mobile applications, or API. It guarantees privacy, helps safeguard people’s data, and facilitates the use of government services.
“This supports President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to improve how identities are managed in the country,” he stated.
The official application for gaining access to NIMC’s database is NINAuth.
It provides users greater control over their personal data and adds a robust layer of protection.
Additionally, users must consent before their data is utilized for checks or services like Know Your Customer.
According to Adegoke, the platform promotes trust and gives users control over the sharing of their personal data.
With NINAuth, people can safely verify their identity and access services like SIM registration, SIM replacement, passport applications, tax filings, and financial transactions.
It will also be used for government support programmes, driver’s licence renewals, and other official processes.
He added that the service comes with several benefits: better security, protection against unauthorised access to personal data, and giving people the power to control their data-sharing settings.
The NINAuth also offers easy and secure access to many services through a single sign-on feature.
Adegoke said the launch of NINAuth shows NIMC’s continued effort to improve identity verification in Nigeria.
The platform is built to be secure, flexible, and compatible with other systems through API integration.
It allows real-time verification of NIN records, helping improve service delivery and compliance with national identity rules.
He said NINAuth is now the official platform for all identity checks that use the NIN.
More information, including how to use “the new service, can be found at: https://ninauth.nimc.gov.ng”.
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