How to Link NIN to MTN, Glo, Airtel, & 9Mobile Sim and some Interesting facts

Now in Nigeria, all users need to register their SIM to NIN to know how to link NIN to MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9Mobile SIM’s go through the Article.

The Nigerian National Identification Number (NIN) is a unique identification number issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

It is very important to enroll and issued the NIM for the person to person identification.

NIN number is linked to each person’s identity card even in the individual banking transaction.

Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) had passed one bill in that they cancel all those SIM which is not registered with the National Identity Number.

Nigeria goverment announce January 19 as deadline for Nigerians wey don get National Identification Number to update dia SIM wit Via NIN.

How to Link NIN to MTN, Glo, Airtel, & 9Mobile Sim

In this post, we will tell you how to link NIN to MTN or to other operators with the help of USSD code or through an online platform.

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What is NIN?

The National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique number that identifies you as a Nigerian and is issued to you at the completion of enrolment into the National Identity Database (NIDB) by NIMC.

What is NIMC?

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is the legal body established by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 with the mandate to establish, own, operate, maintain and manage the National Identity Database in Nigeria, register persons covered by the Act, assign a Unique National Identification Number (NIN) and issue General Multi-Purpose Cards (GMPC) to those who are citizens of Nigeria as well as others legally residing within the country.

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How to Register for NIN (National Identification Number)?

Do follow the below steps to register for NIMC’s NIM

Go to the website- https://penrol.nimc.gov.ng/ for online apply.
You can also download the application form and apply to the NIMC office. go to the link to download the form.
You can also go directly to the NIMC office for the enrolment center.
You can also register through any online licensed agents.

Note: – You need one registration to be issued both the NIMC card and NIN. The 11-digit National Identification Number (NIN) is however not the same thing as the National e-ID Card which is a physical token. The NIN can be used on its own for digital identity verification without the e-ID card.

Documents required to register for NIM

If you visited NIMC enrolment center with your BVN if you jhave one and any og the following required original and valid supporting documents.

Nigerian International passport
Certificate of Origin
Old National ID Card
Driver’s License
Voter’s card (Temporary or Permanent)
School ID Card (private/public)
Tax Clearance certificate
Valid immigration documents
Birth certificate
Declaration of age
Attestation letter from religious/traditional leader
NHIS ID card
Government staff ID card.

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What is the last date for NIM registration?

The deadline for registering and linking NIN to your phone lines has now been extended to 9th February 2021 for all subscribers.