How to Link NIN to MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile Sim
We have got you an easier method that helps you get your SIM linked with your personal National Identity Number (NIN) Irrespective of your network providers be it MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile all can be linked within just 2 minutes via USSD code, SMS and Online options.
It’s no longer news, its all over the place; its been announced on radio, TV and social media that evey Nigerian are mandated to have their sim linked with the National Identity Number (NIN) as provided by
the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). Subscribers or users who fails to get their SIM linked are being cut off or disconnected from making calls.
Following the urgent directive from NCC, all network and service providers in Nigeria (MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile) have taken a step further to help their customers comply with the Government directive through its Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC).
These network service providers have done the needful in providing USSD code to enable customers link their SIM from the comfort of their home.
If you are yet to enrol, you risk your SIM card being disconnected from receiving or making calls, please follow the directive below to get it linked right now;
How to Link your NIN to Your MTN Number
Link NIN to MTN Number
- You have to Dial *785#, making sure you do this through the phone number you wish to link,
- next is to carefully and accurately enter your NIN and submit; alternatively,
- dial *785*Your NIN# this should be done directly from the phone number you want to link.
It might take some time for your information to be verified, but in some cases it is done automatically.
Do you have the MyMTN App? because You can also do this via the app or rather visit mtnonline.com/nin/ or download the App, when you are signing up and logged in, you can now link your sim.
How to check NIN on MTN
To check your NIN on your MTN number just dial *346#. Dont forget that a service fee of 20 naira will be deducted from your balance. If your SIM has been linked, it should display.
How to Link your NIN to Your Glo Number
Link NIN to Glo Number
Those on the GLO world network are also covered, you can link your SIM to your personal National Identification Number (NIN)
Here is the way to get it done; you need to Simply send “UPDATENIN NIN FirstName and LastName” to 109.
Using USSD for Glo NIN registration
- Here is the USSD method
- Just Dial *109* your National Identity Number followed by the # key. E.g “109” 80123456780#.
That’s all, although an instruction is expected to be displayed on your screen, you shouldn’t fail to Follow further instructions to the end to get everything working fine.
But if you get everything correctly and your SIM eventually linked, a successful or congratulatory message should be sent to you.
Using the online registration portal for Glo NIN registration
Glo Nigeria has a portal dedicated for this purpose of allowing users link their SIM. although i will prefer the USSD method, but if you try the USSD method and it did not work please try visit http://mobileapp.gloworld.com/glonin/home
How to check NIN on Glo
One of the way to confirm if your NIN has been activated or actually linked to your Glo phone number is to speedily dial *346#.
A service charge of 20 naira will be deducted from your balance Wait to receive a message which should have your NIN displayed on your screen.
How to Link your NIN to Your Airtel Number
Link NIN to Airtel Number
- Here is the way to easily Link your National Identification Number (NIN) to your Airtel SIM card .
- Just dial *121*1# now to link.
How to check NIN on Airtel
With the *346# USSD code being dialed on your phone you should be able to retrieve your NIN as long as it has been linked before.
Options will be displayed e.g. Select NIN retrieval by typing 1. Service charges applies (N20).
How to Link your NIN to Your 9 mobile Number
Link NIN to 9Mobile Number
- Visit http://www.9mobile.com.ng/nin Or you can dial *200*8#
Method 2: here is a process of Linking NIN on your 9mobile to NIN Portal;
- Here is the portal to Visit, that is the 9mobile NIN portal, here is the link https://9mobile.com.ng/nin/
- You have to fill the boxes accurately with your bio date
- Click on submit when you are done and wait a few minutes to hours depending on the Network and server for the SMS that’ll be sent to your 9mobile number.
How to retrieve your NIN on 9mobile
This is specifically for users who need not to register or linked their NIN to network providers but rather retrieve their sim when necessary. To get started just dial *346#, this should be done directly from your 9mobile-sim Card to get you your NIN.
| Network | NIN Shortcodes |
| MTN | *785# |
| Glo | *109*NIN# |
| Airtel | *121*1# |
Link NIN on MTN via MyMTN App
First you should go over to Google play store and Download MyMTN App from the Store or other trusted App Store online.
We understand that substantial number of subscribers already have this app installed on their phone, so if you have it before now, you can ignore it.
Developer: MTN
Price: Free
Developer: MTN
Price: Free
You should now Open MyMTN App you just downloaded, access your profile by logging in with your telephone number, of course this should be on MTN , right there on the home screen of your phone description we have in the picture below;
To get this done just Click on proceed, then you are required to put your MTN phone number, the Notification email and your (NIN) National Identification Number in the spaces shown. Then you should click Submit.
How to verify NIN online
We want to share with you steps to easily verify your NIN online from the verification portal, because we understand that most Nigerians are trying hard to verify their NIN.
- – open the web page here https://verifyme.ng/product/identity
- –now you should Click on the ‘Verify NIN’ option.
- – you should just Type in your 12-digit NIN inside the space they have
- – not done yet, you should just Type in the security code in the next space . (remember that this is a code that you should have received)
- – go through the information you have entered, look for errors and omit them.
- – Click the ‘Submit’ icon after you are done entering the details above.
How do I enrol for NIN?
Supporting Documents
Let’s show you some of the required documents you should have when going for NIN enrollment at any of the NIMC Enrolment Centre. First you could go with your BVN, this cover a lot or rather just any of the listed documents below:
- Old National ID Card
- Driver’s License
- Voter’s card (Temporary or Permanent)
- Nigerian International passport
- Certificate of Origin
- Attestation letter from a prominent ruler in your community
- Birth certificate
- Declaration of age
- Attestation letter from religious/traditional leader
- NHIS ID card
- Government staff ID card
- Registered/recognized private organization staff ID card
- School ID Card (private/public)
- Tax Clearance certificate
- Valid immigration documents
Step 1:
There is a pre-enrolment form you have to fill, this form is online, after you must have filled it, you should download it and then get the Pre Enrolment Slip printed.
The next line of action require that you accurately Fill the NIMC Pre Enrolment online form, you do this by visiting Pre Enrolment Portal. https://nimc.gov.ng/preenrolment-online/
Note that you are requested to submit or enter all details that they request from you, get them fill into the form.
Then Download and print your Pre Enrolment Slip
Step 2:
This is the submission stage, so Submit Your Application
You just visit the closest NIMC Registration Centre, while going there you should go with documents listed for this purpose
According to NIMC , when you get to the center their staffs are there waiting for you, the officer in charge will go through your details on the form to validate it they are correct.
If eventually your details are authentic, an officer will help capture your finger print which is mandatory, please note that your 10 fingers print should be correctly captured.
Please don’t fail to ask them for the Transaction ID Slip as this will serve as an evidence of the transaction and for future reference.
Note :
When an Applicants is not literate enough to be able to communicate through writing or even reading up something written down, it is best someone guide him or her through while filling the form.
While those who are still Minor, their parents should please take them to the enrollment centre not to leave them to themselves, especially when they are filling the form.
When a Minor tries to get registered its important they come to the center with a valid birth certificate and more also the NIN slip of their mother or father or rather a Guardian
Step 3:
NIN issuance
You have to wait a little while, but normally within 3 weeks to 4 weeks your print out that contains your NIN should be ready. You should know that the process is slow and the queue are soo long.
There are some rare cases where the NIN is out like in 3 days time but this is not the case every time as validation of details must be carried out from the end point of NIMC.
The temporary Transaction ID Slip which we asked you to keep, this should note be thrown away as it will be used to track your original print out and important details.
Due to the recent increase of banditry and crime rate in the country, the Federal Nigerian Government is trying to get all Nigerians registered for NIN and get it linked to their mobile number to help ascertain and know who is making use of a particular number,
failure to comply to this directive from the government will not be taken slightly anymore as the government has decided to cut off those who has not linked their SIM off from the network.
It is on record that over 125 million SIMs have been successfully link but there are more SIMs that have not been linked.
