Hi there, Dear readers. Welcome to another informative post of mine on this Informative website. In a previous post concerning NIN Linking, I talked only about the Glo Network. I decided to sum up the remaining three most popular Network Providers in Nigeria, which are Airtel, MTN and 9Mobile in a post, and discuss how to Link an NIN on each of them.
Linking your NIN to your mobile numbers is very important and prevents you from getting blocked. By the end of this post, I hope you get to learn how to Link your National Identification Number to any of the networks stated above. Let's get educated.
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WHY IS THE NIN LINKING IMPORTANT?
The NIN Linking is important because it gives certification that you are the owner of the number you are using and a registered Nigerian citizen. If you are reading this post without an NIN, do well to get yourself registered. And if you have already, get it linked with your phone number(s) to avoid the punishment that comes with not doing it.
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REQUIREMENTS:
To successfully link your NIN number to any of the mentioned network providers in this post, you will need to have the following:
– Your NIN number
– SIM Card/Phone Number
– Your smartphone to carry out the operation.
The above requirements are for the methods to be carried out on your smartphone.
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HOW TO LINK NIN TO AIRTEL, MTN AND 9MOBILE NUMBERS
Below are the ‘easiest’ methods you can use to link your NIN to either an Airtel, MTN or 9Mobile number.
1. USSD METHOD:
In this method, you can use a single code to complete the linking on all network providers. It is the special code from the NIMC, made for USSD NIN operations.
Step 1: Simply head on to your phone dialer and dial *346# to generate a VNIN. Follow the on screen prompts to get your VNIN (Virtual NIN).
Step 2: After you have gotten your VNIN, dial *996# on your dialer.
Step 3: On the new screen, choose Virtual NIN (VNIN) and follow on screen prompts to complete your linking. This is the same for Airtel, MTN, 9Mobile and even Glo.
I already made a post on how to link an NIN to a Glo number. Do well to check it out. Let's move on.
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2. ONLINE PORTAL METHOD:
You can also opt for the online portal NIN Linking method, using the link for Airtel, MTN and 9Mobile respectively. See detailed steps on how to go about it below.
Step 1: After loading the NIN portal link on your browser, Enter your mobile phone number and email address.
Step 2: Click “Send OTP” and enter the OTP you received on your phone.
Step 3: Enter your 11-digit NIN and click “Submit”.
You will receive a confirmation message. It's that easy.
This method is the same as well for all network providers. No need to repeat the same steps for each one. Simply use the verified links provided above in this section of the post to get it done.
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3. PHYSICAL/OFFICE METHOD:
This doesn't need much action from you rather than taking necessary documents and visiting the nearest NIMC office or network provider service outlet close to you. Below are the things you need:
1. National Identification Number (NIN) Slip.
2. Valid Identity Document (choose one):
- International Passport
- Driver's Licence
- National ID Card
- Voter's Card
- Birth Certificate (for minors)
3. SIM Pack (for new SIM registration) or SIM Card (for existing subscribers).
Once you get there, you will be directed on what to do. You will need to provide information such as your phone number, NIN and any of the aforementioned identity documents.
CONCLUSIONS
Linking your NIN to the various network providers you use is very vital. Failure to link your NIN to your phone numbers, will result in you getting blocked from your line and losing access to numerous.
You may lose access to your banking apps, social media apps and many more once you are blocked. So take a quick and smart move and get your numbers linked with your NIN today.
If you will, you can share your NIN Linking experience with us and it will help us add to the post or solve minor issues. Do well to ask me questions as well, the comment section is at your disposal. Thank you very much for taking your time to read this post, please read more often on this website.