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President Bola Tinubu launched the NINAuth App, a mobile-based identity authentication platform developed by NIMCThe app will further strengthen Nigeria’s digital identity system and also enhance efficiency, transparencyThe NIMC revealed it has enrolled over 126.7 million Nigerians, and the new app will enable real-time verification for public and private services Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends. President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s dedication to building a reliable, safe, and verifiable national identity management system. According to him, achieving this is critical to the country’s developmental goals. He stated this while speaking at the launch of the NINAuth App, a mobile-based identity authentication platform developed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), on Thursday, October 31, at the State House. New mobile app for ID identification Tinubu noted the initiative underscores his administration’s drive to leverage technology for efficient and transparent governance. “The official unveiling of the NIMC NINAuth App marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward strengthening its digital public infrastructure as Africa’s largest identity database. This innovation represents another step forward in our shared mission to build a digitally empowered nation.” He said all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) would soon adopt the new application for staff and data verification, noting that a reliable national identity system would strengthen financial inclusion, social welfare delivery, and security operations while providing accurate data for planning. Tinubu added: “A reliable and inclusive National Identity Management System is vital to achieving our national development objectives. "It helps promotes financial inclusion, improves social welfare delivery, bolsters our security framework, and provides accurate population data for informed, evidence-based planning.” The president added that the new platform would position Nigeria among the world’s technologically advanced nations by enabling seamless and secure access to government and private sector services while ensuring strong data protection and national security. Tinubu urged citizens to adopt the new application, saying it will help foster a transparent and inclusive digital economy, BusinessDay reports. He stressed: “Together, we are building a nation where every identity counts and every citizen must matter." FG is excited about the new app Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who also spoke at the event, said the initiative aligns with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to modernise public administration and strengthen national security through technology. Tunji-Ojo said: “Every nation that desires to be efficient must first build systems that can identify, authenticate, and secure its citizens. “Identity is not just an administrative requirement; it is the backbone of governance, national security, and service delivery.” NIMC Director General Abisoye Coker-Odusote said the NINAuth App would eliminate multiple identity records and provide real-time verification for government agencies and private businesses. She added that NIMC had enrolled 126.7 million Nigerians, with about 25 million registered in the past two years, and an average of 1.3 million verification hits per day. Wema Bank's App Wins Overall Best Mobile App Earlier, Legit.ng reported that ALAT by Wema, the first fully digitalised bank in Nigeria, has been named the overall best mobile app in Nigeria. It defeated other FinTech apps nominated alongside it in the category in the platform's shortlist. The announcement was made at the Lagos award ceremony. Source: Legit.ng
