NIMC NIN API
Identity & KYC · Nigeria
The NIMC NIN API refers to the suite of identity verification services provided by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) the Nigerian government agency responsible for establishing, managing, and maintaining the National Identity Database (NIDB). NIMC is the authoritative source for Nigerian identity data, having enrolled over 100 million Nigerians in its National Identity Management System (NIMS) since its establishment under the NIMC Act of 2007.
NIMC NIN API Highlights
NIMC NIN API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
SOAP-based web service with VPN access enterprise credentials issued after NIMC licensing approval; NINAuth uses OAuth 2.0
Not publicly documented governed by enterprise SLA and bulk purchase tier
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSNIMC NIN API is best for:
CBN-licensed Nigerian fintechs, banks, and government agencies that need direct access to NIMC's National Identity Database for NIN verification the authoritative source for Nigerian identity data covering 100M+ enrolled individuals.
- SME Plans:Bronze, Silver, Gold tiers based on verification volume
- Enterprise Bulk Purchasing Groups (5 tiers) for high-volume institutions
- Specific pricing at wiki.nimc.gov.ng/en/pricing/enterprises
- NINAuth (new service) has separate pricing
- Contact NIMC directly for current commercial terms
NIMC NIN API Core Features & Capabilities
Features Included
Not Supported
Required Access Documents for NIMC NIN API
- CBN Operating License or Government AuthorizationRequiredDirect NIMC API access typically requires institutional authorization a CBN banking/fintech license, government agency status, or NIMC partner approval.
- CAC Registration CertificateRequiredCertificate of Incorporation for the applying organization.
- Formal Application to NIMCRequiredA formal written application detailing the intended use case, data handling policies, and technical infrastructure for NIN data access.
- Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)OptionalNIMC may require a DPIA under NDPR (Nigeria Data Protection Regulation) to demonstrate compliant handling of sensitive identity data.
Different NIMC NIN API use cases
- Bank Customer KYC Verification:CBN-licensed Nigerian banks integrate the NIMC NVS directly to verify customer NIN at account opening confirming name, DOB, and photo match against Nigeria's authoritative identity database for Tier 2 and Tier 3 KYC.
- Government Agency Identity Check:Nigerian government agencies and parastatals use NIMC's NVS to verify civil servant identity, confirm pension beneficiary enrollment, or authenticate citizen identity for public service delivery.
- NINAuth Single Sign-On for Government Services:Federal and state government portals integrate NINAuth to enable Nigerian citizens to authenticate using their NIN creating a unified digital identity login for government services without password fatigue.
- Biometric Voter or Beneficiary Verification:Electoral bodies, social benefit programs, and subsidy distribution platforms verify fingerprint biometrics against NIMC's database to confirm beneficiary identity and prevent duplicate registrations.
- Enterprise Identity Screening at Scale:Large telecoms, insurance companies, and financial institutions use NIMC's Enterprise Bulk Purchasing tiers to process millions of NIN verifications per month for existing customer database enrichment and compliance remediation.