Endy Edeson
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In Nigeria, the directive to link your National Identification Number (NIN) with your SIM cards across various telecommunications networks—Airtel, Glo, MTN, and 9mobile—marks a significant move towards enhancing digital identity management and security within the country.
This article explores how to link your NIN to Airtel, Glo, MTN, and 9Mobile.
It is important to link your NIN to your SIM card because the government has mandated it to bolster national security and enhance service provision. This measure aims to combat crimes, like fraud and terrorism.
Your NIN verifies the identity of every mobile number and secures your mobile number from unauthorized use. It guarantees uninterrupted access to essential services.
HOW TO LINK NIN TO AIRTEL
To link your NIN to your Airtel number, dial the NIN code *996# from your Airtel line, follow on-screen prompts, enter your 11-digit NIN, and confirm details to complete the process. It’s a simple way to use your NIN code to link your NIN to Airtel.
Once you’ve followed these steps, you should receive a confirmation message. It will show that your NIN has been linked to your Airtel SIM card.
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HOW TO LINK NIN TO MTN USING NIN LINK CODE
- Dial the NIN code for MTN, *996# from your MTN line.
- Follow the prompts accurately to input your 11-digit NIN.
- Complete the process as directed by the prompts.
After you have followed these steps, MTN will process your NIN linking request. You should receive a confirmation message. It will indicate that your NIN has been linked to your SIM card.
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HOW TO LINK NIN TO 9MOBILE
The code to link your NIN to your 9mobile number is **996#*. Here’s how to use it:
- Dial ** 996# * on your 9mobile phone.
- You will see a menu with three options:
- Check NIN linkage status.
- Link NIN
- Get NIN enrolment info.
- Select the option you want by entering the corresponding number and press “Send”.
- If you choose option 2, you will be prompted to enter your 11-digit NIN.
- Enter it carefully and press “Send”.
- You will receive a confirmation message. It will indicate whether your NIN was linked or not.
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HOW TO LINK NIN TO GLO NUMBER
To link your NIN to your Glo number, follow these easy steps:
VIA GLO NIN CODE
The Glo NIN link code is *109#, which links your National Identification Number (NIN) to your GLO number. Dial “109NIN#” on your GLO phone to complete the linking process in no time.
This step ensures that your NIN is linked to your Glo number. Ensure that your NIN is available, and within moments, your Glo number will be linked.
VIA GLOWORLD NIN PORTAL REGISTRATION
To link Glo to NIN online, use the GLO Nigeria online registration portal.
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CONCLUSION
You can easily link your NIN number to your SIM card, just like checking your BVN. It shouldn’t be a problem with the NIN link code. Follow the steps we have listed to understand how to link NIN to Airtel, MTN, GLO, and 9Mobile.
