As ordered by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), all Nigerians are needed to connect their National Identification Number (NIN) with their sim cards, much the same as how we connect our BVN to our other banks.

They initially stopped the sale of new sim cards and I believe the reason for these acts is to curb scam rate in the country.


HOW TO VALIDATE YOUR NIN STATUS IF FORGOTTEN

On the off chance that you are not very sure in if you've hardly connected your NIN to your sim or not before, at this point follow this progression to confirm the NIN status on your sim.

You should simply dial *346# and answer with 1 then input your NIN and press send.
If your NIN is as of now connected with your sim, Your NIN number will be displayed to you, if not else you'll be indicated to select for your NIN by visiting any closest NIMC office nearest to you.

In case you have your National Identification Number yet to link or verify it to your sim(s), at this point here's a basic guide for you to follow.

HOW TO LINK NIN TO MTN NUMBER
METHOD 1

On your browser, open mtnonline.com/nin.

Fill the form with your name, email, phone number, & NIN.

An OTP will be sent to you for confirmation, type it, and get it certified.

METHOD 2
Simply dial *785#.

Then input your NIN number and press Send.

After that, you would get a successful response from MTN

HOW TO LINK YOUR NIN TO YOUR AIRTEL SIM

METHOD 1
On your browser, open airtel.com.ng/nin.

No name or email is needed, just type your phone number.

Click "Send OTP", and type the received OTP on the field for confirmation.

METHOD 2
Dial *121*1# on your phone.

Type "1" for NIN Capture .

Type your National Identification Number and send.

HOW TO LINK YOUR NIN TO YOUR GLO SIM
METHOD 1

Open your phone SMS, and send: "UPDATENIN 11digitNIN firstName lastName" to 109 E.g UPDATENIN 53726363290 Micheal Chelle to 109

Now your NIN will be validated to your Glo Phone Number

METHOD 2
On your browser, open gloworld.com/ng/nin/

No name or email is needed, just type your phone number

Click "Send OTP", and type the received OTP on the field for confirmation.

HOW TO LINK YOUR NIN TO YOUR 9MOBILE SIM

To Link your National Identity Number (NIN) to your 9mobile follow this steps

METHOD 1
Just dial *200*8# on your 9mobile line

Then input your NIN number and press Send.

But method 2 is preferable

METHOD 2
Open the website 9mobile.com.ng/nin on your browser
Click "Verify and link your NIN now".

Enter Your Phone Number and click next for confirmation via OTP.

Enter OTP sent to you.

Last step: Confirm your Identity by Capturing your image Using any of your camera

Then you are done

That's all on how to Link your NIN with your line Share this article with your family or friends if you don't want them to get blocked, so as to link their NIN as soon as possible to their phone number, or possibly get their NIN before (February 19, 2021) deadline given by FG to Nigerians to link their NIN to their sim or get disconnected.

What did you think about this order from NCC Do you think this new order from NCC will stand? Or it's just a threat?

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