How To Link Your NIN To GLO, MTN, Airtel, and 9Mobile Lines

Following the directive delivered by the Nigerian communication commission (NCC)  On Tuesday the 15th of December, Nigerians are now mandated to pair their NIN (Nigerian Identity Number) with their telecom lines. This article teaches you how to get it done, as we explore a comprehensive tutorial on how to link your NIN to GLO, MTN, Airtel, and 9Mobile, which are pretty much the major telecom providers in Nigeria.

The steps to linking your NIN may vary with the different telecommunication networks; however, they all share a common trait, allowing their subscribers to pair their NIN remotely without having to visit any customer care center or call a customer care agent. The process has been designed across all telecom networks to reduce the difficulty to the barest minimum.

The different steps peculiar to the respective telecom networks have been outlined under different headings; however, before we can begin, we must know that we can retrieve our NIN number without necessarily having the NIN slip on hand. This is all thanks to a special USSD code put in place by the federal government.

How To Retrieve Your NIN Number Via a USSD Code

Please follow the steps outlined below to retrieve your NIN number:

1. Launch the dialer on your mobile phone
2. Dial *346# to reveal your eleven digits NIN number.
3. Copy out the provided NIN number for use on the network of your choice.

Please note that this procedure only works with the Line you used in registering your NIN. Also, note that your NIN can also be found on your NIN slip or your plastic Nigerian identity card.

How To Link Your NIN To Your Glo Line

Linking your NIN to your Glo line can be done in two ways. You can either use the text message system or fill in the form on Glo’s website. The procedures are outlined below:

Via Text Message:

1. Launch your default message app
2. Type and send “UPDATENIN YOUR NIN Your First name Last Name” to 109 (e.g., UPDATENIN 00900000070 James Ngama).
   
3. Wait for a confirmatory message that confirms the NIN linkage.

Via The Website:

1. Visit https://www.gloworld.com/ng/nin/ on your internet browser.
2. Fill in the required fields with the correct info about yourself.
3. Proceed to hit the submit button
4. Your Glo line is now linked with your NIN number.

Link Your NIN To Your MTN Line

Linking your NIN to your MTN line can be done either using MTN’s NIN registration website, via a special USSD code, and through the My MTN App smartphone app. The steps are outlined below:

via USSD:

1. Launch the dialer on your mobile phone
2. Dial *785# and hit the send button
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the NIN linking
4. Wait for a confirmatory message

Via Website:

1. Visit https://mtnonline.com/nim/using your phone or computer
2. Fill your particulars in the provided fields
3. Hit the submit button
4. Enter the OTP code that’s sent to your phone
5. Complete the linking process and close the internet browser.

Via My MTN App

1. Download My MTN App on Google Play Store or iTunes app store.
2. Log in to the app by providing your phone number.
3. Click on the link to link NIN to your MTN line.
4. Complete the options and submit for faster processing of your NIN to MTN linkage.

Linking Your NIN To Your Airtel Line

You can either link your NIN to your Airtel Line using USSD or via the NIN form on Airtel’s website.

Using the NIN form on Airtel’s website:

1. Visit http://airtel.com.ng/nin on your browser.
2. Fill your particulars in the provided fields.
3. Hit the submit button

Via USSD

1. Launch the Dailer on your mobile phone
2. Dial *121#
3. Enter 1 to select the option that reads “NIN Capture.”
4. Enter your 11-digit NIN
5. Wait for a confirmatory message.

Linking Your NIN To Your 9Mobile Line

Unlike the already discussed telecom networks, 9Mobile’s current provision requires an internet connection. The steps to linking your NIN to your 9Mobile line are outlined below:

1. Visit https://nin.9mobile.com.ng/ via an internet browser.
2. Enter your phone number
3. Follow the other on-screen prompts.
4. Wait for a confirmatory message.
5. You’re done Linking your NIN to your 9Mobile number.

Wrapping up

Now that you have learned how to link your NIN to your GLO, MTN, Airtel, and 9Mobile lines, you are advised not to hesitate to prevent an event that will lead to your SIM being blocked. If you have any questions or contributions, feel free to drop them in the comment section below.