Last Updated on July 1, 2024 by admin
This article will focus on how to link your National identification number (NIN with MTN , GLO Airtel and 9mobile If you haven’t link your sim card also you learn how to retrieve your NIN number using ussd code and charges
The National Identity Numbers ) is now an important identity to all Nigerians following the directive from Federal Government through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that all Mobile phone users in Nigeria must link all SIM cards to NIN due to security challenge.
All mobile phone users are obligated to submit their NIN to their service provider; once the NIN you have submitted has been verified successfully with NIMC, your verified NIN will be linked with your SIM registration.
You can also check: How to link your NIN with your SIM card: MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile
This directive is to all citizens of Nigeria who are telecoms subscribers. Your NIN must be paired with your SIM Registration details.
How do I confirm my NIN number?
You can check or retrieve your NIN follow the steps below:
1. Dial *346#
2.from the options displayed, select “NIN Retrieval”, by typing in ‘1’, if you are using the same phone number you enrolled with for your NIN
3 Then follow the steps displayed on your screen and provide the required inputs
Please note that using this service attracts a N20 (tweny naira) fee only (deducted from your phone credit balance).
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How to link your NIN to MTN
MTN Subscribers can link their sim via, ussd code, sms, MyMTN app and online portal: The steps below explain details on how you can link your sim to NIN.
USSD CODE METHOD
1,MTN subscribers can simply dial *996
2.Then enter 1 to enable you submit Your NIN
3. Enter your 11 digit NIN# and following the prompts message .
4.The service is free of charge, you don’t need to pay for it.
MyMTN App METHOD
To download MyMTN app, text ‘MYMTN’ to 5018 OR Visit https://nin.mtnonline.mtnonline.com portal to link your sim card to NIN
SMS METHOD
As MTN customer simply Text NIN- your 11 digit NIN to 996 and send e.g: NIN-12345678999 to 996.
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HOW TO LINK NIN TO GLO
Globacom esteemed customers can now link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their mobile numbers all they need follow any method below:
USSD METHOD
1. To link your Glo sim to NIN JUST Dail *996#
2. Enter 1 to enable your submit your NIN number
Example *996* 12345678923 #
SMS METHOD
Glo subscribers can send text message : ‘UPDATENIN NIN FirstName and LastName’ to 109.
Example: ‘UPDATENIN 12345678903 Emeka Chukchuma Destiny’ to 996.”
How to link NIN to 9Mobile/Etisalat
USSD METHOD
To link your NIN to your 9Mobile/ etisalat line , Just dial *996# to link their NIN
Online method:
visit https://nin.9mobile.com.ng and follow instructions.
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HOW TO LINK NIN TO AIRTEL
Airtel customers can link their nin to their line by following the steps below:
USSD METHOD
1.Dial *996# to link their NIN,
2. Enter 1
3. Enter your NIN number for submission.
ONLINE METHOD
visit https://www.airtel.com.ng/nin/ and follow instructions.
NIMC Mobile ID App
Mobile user in Nigeria can also make use of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) application to link their sim to NIN by following the steps below.
1. Obtain the app at https://nimc.gov.ng/mobile-digital-id/
2.Open the app and log in with your security PIN.
3.Tap on ‘My Devices’ button on the bottom right part of your dashboard on the app.
4.Tap on ‘Add Mobile Number’ and input the mobile phone number you wish to link.
5.Next input the OTP sent to that mobile phone number.
6.You can link up to seven (7) mobile phone numbers.