How to Link NIN to MTN, Glo, and Airtel SIM Cards 2023

The Steps to Link Your NIN is quite easy, Do you have a Nigerian National Identification Number (NIN)? If you do, you’re going to have to link your NIN to your mobile number.

As we all know, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed all service providers to block any SIM that is not linked with a national identification number (NIN) by January 19, 2021. The directive is part of the NCC’s effort to curb crime and ensure the security of citizens.

How to Link NIN to MTN, Glo, and Airtel SIM Cards 2023

The Federal Government has recently ordered telecommunications companies in Nigeria to temporarily stop their subscribers from using their SIM cards until they link their National Identification Number (NIN) with the SIM Card.

This order was put in place by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami after a meeting with the executives of telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. The meeting was held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.

Below is how you can link your NIN with your phone number on MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile

I’m sure you’ve heard about the new deadline for linking your NIN to your SIM card, and how you’re going to have a really hard time if you don’t do it by the end of March.

We know, it can be frustrating trying to comply with government rulings, especially when they feel like they’re happening too fast—which is why we’re here now to walk you through exactly how to link your NIN to your MTN, Glo, or Airtel SIM card!

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It doesn’t matter whether you have an old SIM card that was issued before the new ruling or not. You can use it with a linked NIN as long as it has been registered with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

So… let’s get started.

To link your NIN to your MTN SIM card:

Dial *785# on the phone number you want to link. If you are using an old SIM card that has been registered with NCC, type in your NIN number and click “send”. If you are using a new SIM card that has not been registered with NCC, enter your name and date of birth and

How to Link NIN to MTN, Glo, and Airtel SIM Cards 2023

1. Get your NIN number, then visit one of the following sites:

• – http://airtellink.com
• – http://mtnnimregistration.com
• – http://gloworld.com/nin

2. Enter your phone number and NIN number, and click the verify button

3. If successful, you’ll receive a message on your phone that your SIM card has been successfully linked to your national ID.

Here is a complete process on how to link your National Identification Number (NIN) to your phone number on MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile.

How to link your NIN to your MTN Number

1. Visit the Customer NIN Capture https://mtnonline.com/nin/
2. You will see the form where you will fill in your full name. Then put your MTN Mobile Number Type your NIN Fill in your email address Then click on ‘SUBMIT’ button
3. Wait for an SMS confirming that you have successfully linked your NIN to your MTN number.

Linking NIN with MTN number via short code

1. First you need to dial *785#
2. Then input the 11 digits NIN, then send
3. Wait for some minutes to get notification saying successful or not

How to link your NIN to your GLO Number

You will need to send a text message in this process

1. First visit your messaging app
2. Then Send UpdateNIN (put space) NIN (put space) First name (put space) and Last Name to 109.

How to link your NIN to Airtel Number

1. Dial *121*1#
2. Input your 11 digit NIN
3. You will receive a text message saying it’s successful

How to link your NIN to 9mobile Number

1. Visit the website https://9mobile.com.ng/nin
2. Click on the green space with ‘verify and link your NIN now’
3. Enter your mobile number and fill in the requirements