In Nigeria, linking your National Identification Number (NIN) to your mobile line is compulsory under the guidance of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to improve national security and to ensure accurate data of subscribers. The following are quick steps to link your NIN with MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile networks.
Linking Your NIN to MTN
Method 1- USSD Code
1. Dial *785# on your MTN line.
2. When prompted, enter your 11-digit NIN.
3. Confirm the submission.
Method 2- SMS
Send a message in the following format: NIN [Your NIN] to 785
e.g. NIN 12345678901
Method 3- Online portal
1. Go to the MTN NIN portal: https://ninlinking.mtn.ng/
2. Enter your MTN number and NIN.
3. Submit it and wait to be confirmed.
Method 4- MyMTN app
1. Download and login on the MyMTN app.
2. Navigate to the NIN linking section.
3. Input your NIN and follow the instructions.
How to Link Your NIN to Airtel
Method 1- USSD code
1. Dial *121*1# on your Airtel line.
2. You will be asked to enter your 11-digit NIN.
3. Finally, confirm.
Method 2- SMS
Text NIN [Your NIN] to 121.
Example: NIN 12345678901
Method 3- Online Portal
1. Go to the Airtel NIN portal here: https://www.airtel.com.ng/nin/.
2. Put in your Airtel number and NIN number.
3. Submit the form and wait for verification.
Method 4- Airtel Thanks App
1. Download and login to the Airtel Thanks App.
2. Go to the section for NIN linking.
3. Enter your NIN and follow the instructions.
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Guidelines to link Your NIN to Glo
Method 1- USSD Code
Dial *109*Your NIN# on your Glo line.
For example: *109*12345678901#
Method 2- SMS
Send “UPDATENIN [Your NIN]” to 109.
For example: UPDATENIN 12345678901
Method 3- Web Portal
1. Go to Glo NIN portal https://www.gloworld.com/ng/nin/.
2. Enter your Glo number and NIN.
3. Complete the form and wait for a confirmation.
Method 4- Glo Cafe App
1. Download and log in to Glo Cafe App.
2. Go to the NIN linking section.
3. Enter your NIN and follow the prompts.
How to link your NIN to 9mobile
Method 1- USSD Code
1. You need to simply dial *996# on your 9mobile line.
2. Choose the link NIN option.
3. Input the 11 digits of your NIN carefully and confirm.
Method 2- Online Portal
1. Go to the 9mobile NIN portal: https://www.9mobile.com.ng/nin.
2. Enter your 9mobile number and your NIN.
3. Once the information is submitted, await verification.
Method 3- NIMC Mobile App
1. Search for ‘MWS: NIMC MobileID’ in your device’s app store and download it.
2. Input your NIN and phone number.
3. Set a 6 digit PIN.
4. Explore the LINK MY NUMBERS section of the app, add and verify your 9mobile line.
