What is NIN? How to get your NIN and link it to your Number
Linking your NIN has become important in Nigeria, as it is now required for a range of transactions and services, including opening a bank account, applying for a passport, and registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission into tertiary institutions.
What is NIN?
NIN stands for National Identification Number. It is a unique identification number that is issued to citizens and legal residents of Nigeria by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The NIN is a 11-digit number that serves as a means of identifying individuals and verifying their identity.
The NIN was introduced in Nigeria as part of the country’s effort to create a reliable and secure national identification system. The NIMC is responsible for the registration and issuance of NINs to eligible citizens of Nigeria. The NIN is linked to the individual’s biometric data, such as their fingerprints and facial recognition, which are captured during the registration process.
The government has also made it mandatory for all SIM card owners to link their phone numbers with their NIN as part of efforts to improve security and curb criminal activities in the country.
How to link NIN to phone number in Nigeria
To link your National Identification Number (NIN) to your phone number in Nigeria, you can follow these steps:
First, you should dial *346# on the phone number you want to link to your NIN. This will give you an option to Retrieve you NIN, incase you don’t have it with you at the moment.
How to link NIN to Airtel phone number
- Dial *121# on your Airtel line
- Respond with 1 to select “NIN Capture” and send
- Supply your 11-digit NIN and send
- After completing the process, Airtel would send you a confirmation message
- Visit Airtel Website
How to link NIN to MTN phone numbers
- Dial *785# on the MTN phone number you wish to link to your NIN. Supply your NIN then submit.
- Dial *785*Your NIN# on the MTN phone number you wish to link then send. The phone number would be automatically linked to your NIN.
- Visit MTN’s official website and supply the requested details, then submit
How to link NIN to Glo phone numbers
Follow any of the steps below to link your NIN with a Glo phone number:
Dial *109# you would be requested to provide your NIN. You can also simply dial *109*NIN#
Visit Glo’s Official website and supply your NIN details, name, and phone number
Text your NIN to 109
How to link NIN to Glo phone numbers
Follow any of the steps below to link your NIN with a Glo phone number:
- Dial *109# you would be requested to provide your NIN. You can also simply dial *109*NIN#
- Visit Glo’s Official website and supply your NIN details, name, and phone number
- Text your NIN to 109
- Submit your NIN and wait for a confirmation message.
Alternatively, you can visit the nearest office or retail outlet of your network provider to link your NIN to your phone number. You will need to bring your NIN and a valid form of identification (such as your national ID card or passport) to complete the process.
There is no deadline to link your NIN to sim. the only major issue is that failure to link your NIN to your phone number may result in your SIM card being blocked or deactivated. So, it is important to complete the linking process as soon as possible.
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