How to Link NIN to SIM Card ( MTN, Airtel, Glo & 9mobile)

It isn’t funny, but your cherished SIM card can get blocked if not synchronized with your Nationality Identification Number (NIN). This is in compliance with new rules implemented by the NCC for SIM card Registration. This article explains how to link non-to sim cards in easy steps.

TechAfresh blog will share with you the way to link your mobile number and submit your NIN for verification and updates to the SIM registration database on either MTN, Globacom, Airtel, or 9mobile network respectively.

As a preliminary step, you must have a NIN in other to link it to your mobile number,  If you don’t have a NIN it means that you have not enrolled with the National Information Management Commission (NIMC) in Nigeria or your enrollment is not yet successful.

However, if you have enrolled, and have your NIMC slip/card or the slip is not in your possession, you can dial *346# from your mobile number to retrieve your NIN. A service fee may be attached. 

Attention: How to Download Improved NIN Slip and NIMC Mobile App

Those who don’t have NIN number can visit any enrollment centre near them to register their details as advised by mobile Network Operators (MNO). you can check the nearest enrollment centre close to you by visiting https://nimc.gov.ng/nimc-enrolment-centres/ and clicking your desired state from the list.

Now that you have your 11- digits NIN with you and ready to link it to your mobile number operator, follow the steps below for NIN data capture

How to link NIN to Sim Card (MTN)

You can link your MTN number to NIN via any of the two methods below:

1. Using USSD Code
2. Using Website

The website to link MTN number With NIN is; https://mtnonline.com/nim

To integrate your Line, Simply visit the MTN NIN capture Page at https://mtnonline.com/nim/ and fill in your details which include; First Name, Surname, Phone Number, Email, and Your National Identification Number (NIN).

How to link NIN to SIM card (Airtel)

link your SIM with NIN via the website,  simply go to https://www.airtel.com.ng/nin for NIN submission. You will be required to provide the phone number you want to link and a one-time password (OTP) uniquely provided after submission before registering your NIN

 

How to link 9mobile Number to NIN

For 9mobile, simply follow any of the method below;

1. Ussd code 
2. Website

The 9mobile NIN code is *200*8#

• Dial this code; *200*8# from the phone number you want to link and input your details.
• Otherwise, visit https://9mobile.com.ng/nin then click on Verify and link your NIN now button to integrate your line.

You would be required to enter your mobile number and a one-time password (OTP) sent to you then your NIN and other details.

How to Link Glo Number to NIN

Globacom also provides a means for their customers on how to link Glo SIM with NIN to avoid getting blocked. In this case, the provided means is an SMS method unlike the ussd code, link, or form submission.

To link up your Glo line with NIN simple send an SMS in the format below to 109 from your mobile phone

“Update NIN, NIN, First Name, Last Name”

Example; Update NIN 12345123451 Abubakar Sadiq

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Note: All the information provided here is legit, confirmed, and genuine as disclosed by the respective Mobile Network Operator. You can use it safely. 

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Frequently Asked Questions About NIN Linking to SIM

1.  Can I link Link my NIN to more than one SIM card?

Yes, if you are using more than one SIM card, you can link your NIN to all of them. this was made clear to the general public by the NIMC  through their media page

   2. Will my SIM or mobile number get blocked if I did not link it with NIN?

According to the directives given to mobile network service providers by NCC, your Line will be blocked after December 30, 2020, if not paired with NIN. Nonetheless, this deadline has further been extended to 2022