NIMC Launches Free Online NIN Slip Download via NINAuth App
NIMC now lets Nigerians download their National Identification Number slips for free through the NINAuth mobile app.
In Brief
- •NIMC now lets Nigerians download their National Identification Number slips for free through the NINAuth mobile app.
- •The process requires downloading the app, selecting “NIN Slip”, completing facial authentication, and downloading the slip.
- •The feature was introduced in June 2026 and is available on both Google Play and Apple App Store.
- •The downloaded slip is the official NIMC‑issued document usable at banks, government offices and other institutions.
- •NINAuth was launched in October 2025 to give Nigerians control over who accesses their personal data.
Why It Matters
By enabling free, secure, and convenient online access to the National Identification Number slip, NIMC reduces the need for physical visits to enrolment centres, easing administrative burdens for citizens and government agencies alike. The move also underscores Nigeria’s push toward digital identity solutions, enhancing data privacy and accessibility across public and private sectors.
Key Details
- Service launch date
- June 2026
- App availability
- Google Play Store, Apple App Store
- Authentication method
- Facial recognition
- Cost
- Free
- Slip usage
- Banks, government offices, other institutions
- NINAuth platform launch
- October 2025
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