All sim cards registered across the country must be linked with your National Identity Number (NIN). This directive came after a conclusion by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block all lines that are not linked within 2 weeks. Here are the guidelines on how to register your sim with NIN;
There are various steps on how to link your NIN to your sim card, but first, you would need to check the current status of your sim card connection with your NIN number.
How to Check your NIN Status on your mobile phone
You can check your NIN status by dialling *346# on any network
How to Register your NIN on Airtel
You can register your NIN with Airtel by following these steps;
- Dial *121# on your mobile phone
- Press ‘1’ to enter NIN capture and press Ok
- A list of option appears, select ‘1’ and send
- Enter your 11 digit NIN number and tap send
How to Register your NIN on MTN
You can register your NIN with Mtn by following these steps;
- Dial *785# on your mobile phone
- Press 7 to enter NIN capture
- Enter your 11 digit NIN number and tap send
To submit your NIN on MTN dial *785*NIN number#
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How to Register your NIN on Glo
You can register your NIN with Glo by following these steps;
- Text Update NIN NIN First Name and Last Name to 109
How to Register your NIN on 9mobile
You can register your NIN with Glo by following these steps;
- Visit www.9mobile.com/nin
- Click on the verify and link your NIN now
- Fill in all the necessary information and submit
You must have a National Identity Number you can follow the above guidelines on how to register your sim with NIN.
