FG Launches Mobile App to Improved NIN Slip

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economic system, Dr. Isa Pantami, has approved the development and launch of an improved National Identity Number (NIN) slip and a Mobile App.

A press release by the Technical Assistant (Information Technology) to the Minister, Dr Femi Adeluyi mentioned that is a part of the Federal Government’s Policy to enhance the method of obtaining NIN and linking it to SIM, which was despatched to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for implementation.

“The N20 and N40 charges for NIN verification by individuals and Mobile Network Operators, respectively, have been additionally waived.  These efforts are geared toward supporting the coverage to hyperlink subscribers’ NIN to their SIM, which was approved by the Federal Government earlier within the year and communicated to the NCC on the 4th of February, 2020”, the statement noted.

The additional noted that the extremely anticipated Web Service (MWS) Application, referred to as the NIMC

Mobile App and the improved National Identification Number (NIN) slip are actually obtainable for public use.

“The app offers a safe channel for all Nigerians and authorized residents to simply confirm and authenticate their identities on-the-go using smartphones. It additionally allows them to link the NIN to their phone numbers.

The development of the app and other tools to help the National Identity Number (NIN) process align with the National Digital Economy Policy for a digital Nigeria.

The app provides a built-in harmonization process that enables for its use throughout different government services together with the NCC, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Federal Road Safety Commission, and National Well being Insurance coverage Scheme, to say a number of.

It can be accessed via a self-service Portal, where people who already have been issued the NIN, can log in, download a PDF of the document in colour (if preferred), print and laminate as desired. The current NIN Slip will remain valid and will be gradually phased-out.

“The App is available on the Google Play Store for Android users and App Store for IOS users. Details on how to download and install the App and download the improved NIN slip are available on the websites and social media platforms of the Ministry and NIMC.  Users can also download the improved NIN Slip at https://dashboard.nimc.gov.ng.

“The Honourable Minister has directed NIMC to respond to enquiries and also provide multimedia guides to make it easy for users to obtain their improved NIN slips and install the App.

The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy remains committed to creating an enabling environment for all Nigerians and legal residents to obtain their Digital Identity Number,” the statement added.