The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has explained how Nigerians can download their National Identification Number (NIN) slips online for free through its NINAuth mobile application.
The commission outlined the process in a video shared on its official X account on Wednesday, demonstrating how NIN holders can obtain the document without visiting enrollment centers or paying third-party agents.
According to NIMC, the steps are
1. Download the NINAuth application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Open the application on your mobile phone.
3. Tap “Do More with NINAuth.”
4. Select “NIN Slip” from the available options.
5. Complete the facial authentication process to verify your identity.
“Once verified, click on ‘Download NIN Slip’ to generate and save the official NIMC-issued NIN slip into your mobile phone,” the commission said.
Describing the process as convenient and secure, NIMC said the service is free and requires only a few taps.
“It is that simple; it is free, available, and a few taps away. Get yours today,” it added.
The commission said the process is designed to make obtaining the document easier while reducing the need for physical visits to its offices.
NIMC launched the NINAuth platform in October 2025 to let Nigerians control who accesses their personal data across government, banking, telecoms, and education services. In June 2026, it announced that NIN holders could download their official NIN slips directly through the app at no cost.
According to information on the NINAuth website, the downloaded slip is the same official document issued by NIMC and can be used at banks, government offices and other institutions where it is required.
The National Identification Number is an 11-digit unique number issued to Nigerians and legal residents after successful enrolment. It serves as a means of establishing and verifying identity and is used to link personal records to the National Identity Database.
