The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says the federal government has approved the launch of the national identification number authentication (NINAuth) application for seamless identity verification across the country.

In a statement on Tuesday, signed by Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s head of corporate communications, NIMC said President Bola Tinubu has directed the use of NINAuth for verification across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).

The agency said the directive aligns 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,” the statement reads.

“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 commission said with NINAuth, individuals can securely verify their identity and access key government services, such as SIM registration and replacement, immigration applications and passport processing, tax filings and financial transactions, government intervention programmes in various MDAs, driver’s license renewals and other regulatory processes.

According to the NIMC, key features and benefits include enhanced security (protecting personal data from unauthorised access, user control), empowering individuals with the freedom to manage their data-sharing preferences, and seamless access — providing a secure single sign-on solution for convenient access to services.

‘NINAUTH BUILT WITH INTEROPERABLE INTERFACE’

The organisation said the initiative reaffirms its commitment to strengthening secure digital identity management, while supporting transparency and accessibility.

The commission said the NINAuth application was built with a secure, scalable and interoperable interface to support 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,” Adegoke said.

“The NINAuth service has been designated as the exclusive platform for all NIN-based verification and authentication integration processes for optimal services.”

Adegoke urged Nigerians to download the NINAuth app on the Google Play Store or Apple iOS App Store, with the implementation guide and process flow available on the NIMC website.