The Federal Government has approved the launch of the NIMC NIN Authentication for secure and seamless identity verification and authentication.
Similarly, President Bola Tinubu, has directed the use of NIN Authentication for verification and authentication across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
According to a statement issued by NIMC Spokesperson Kayode Adegoke on Tuesday , the move is in line with the Commission’s mandate of regulating a reliable National Digital Identity for citizens and legal residents to affirm their identity.
With NINAuth, individuals can securely verify their identity and access key government services, including:Sim registration and replacement; immigration applications and passport processing as well as tax filings and financial transactions.
The service will also facilitate access to government intervention programs in various MDAs and driver’s license renewals and other regulatory processes.
Key features of NINAuth include protection of personal data from unauthorized access; empowering of individuals with the freedom to manage their data-sharing preferences and provision of a secure single sign-on solution for convenient access to services.
“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.
“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,” the statement added.
