How to Link NIN to Your MTN, Glo, 9Mobile and Airtel Lines

Following recent policy on integration of mobile lines with the National Identity Number (NIN), the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered all Nigerians to link their National Identity Number (NIN) to their respective SIM cards or face termination of service from network providers.

Image from https://nimc.gov.ng/

Consequently, the major network providers in Nigeria (MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile) has released easy and quick steps for subscribers to link their National Identity Number (NIN) to their mobile numbers, ranging from simple USSD codes to SMS and use of web portals.

How Can I Retrieve My NIN?

Simply dial *346# to retrieve your NIN number regardless of how long ago you did the registration with NIMC.

I Do Not Have NIN, How Can I Register?

Kindly walk into the any of the listed NIN enrollment centers closest to you – as listed on NIMC website https://nimc.gov.ng/nimc-enrolment-centres/

How to Link Your NIN to Your MTN Line

image from https://www.mtnonline.com/

There are three options available to do so.

1. USSD Code: Dial *785*Your NIN# from the phone number you wish to link.

2. Mobile App: Launch the MyMTNApp on your phone and follow the instructions accordingly.

3. Website: Kindly visit https://nin.mtnonline.com/ and follow the instructions accordingly.

How to Link Your NIN to Your Glo Line

image from https://www.gloworld.com/

There are two options available to do so.

1. SMS: Simply send “UPDATENIN NIN FirstName and LastName” to 109 from the phone number you wish to link.

2. Website: Kindly visit https://gloworld.com/ng/nin and follow the instructions accordingly.

How to Link Your NIN to Your 9Mobile Line

image from http://www.9mobile.com.ng

There are two options available to do so.

1. USSD Code: Dial *200*8# from the phone number you wish to link.

2. Website: Kindly visit http://www.9mobile.com.ng/nin and follow the instructions accordingly.

How to Link Your NIN to Your Airtel Line

image from https://www.airtel.com.ng

There are two options available to do so.

1. USSD Code: Dial *121*1# from the phone number you wish to link.

2. Website: Kindly visit https://www.airtel.com.ng/nin/ and follow the instructions accordingly.

I hope you find this information quite helpful. Kindly share with others.

Stay safe!

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