It’s no longer news that a deadline has been given by the Nigerian Communications Commission to link your National Identification Number. The move is a good move in other to curb crime because so many people who have bad intentions resort to the use of already registered SIM cards to perpetrate crimes, but the issue with the deadline is the fact that it’s too short. This article will give you insight on how to link your MTN line to your National Identification Number [NIN]. Note that this is for those who have registered with the NIMC because, without it, you won’t have a National Identification Number.
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Steps on how to link your MTN Line to your National Identification Number
I will be showing you three steps on how to link your MTN Line to your Nation Identification Number. The first method I will show you is how to link your MTN Line to your National Identification Number online followed by how to link it via SMS or USSD, and last but not least is how to link it via your mobile app. After this tutorial, you can be able to link your NIN even if you don’t have a data-enabled phone.
Before I forge ahead, I will like to outline the basic requirements needed for the linking.
Basic requirements
- MTN Number
- Full Name
- NIN Number
- Email Address
Steps on how to link your MTN line to your National Identification Number online
Follow the steps below to link your number up:
- Go to MTN Customer NIN capture
- Fill in your mobile number
- Fill in your NIN number
- Fill in your email address
- Then apply.
How to link your MTN line to your National Identification number via SMS or USSD code
MTN is doing everything possible to reduce the stress of linking your mobile number. Today, they released a USSD that will enable you to link your MTN line with your NIN.
- Open your call app
- Dial *785#
- Type in your National Identification Number, and follow the prompt.
- Once you are through with filling the required data, you are through.
How to link your MTN line to your National Identification number using your mobile app
Login to your MYMTN app, you will see a pop-up, click on it and fill in the required data, this step is the same as number one step above because it will still redirect you to the link. If this takes a long time to load due to network speed, you can resort to using step two.
Conclusion
The Government is doing everything possible within their might to safeguard its citizens, as a patriotic, you should also play your part to make the country safe in terms of security and otherwise.
The timeframe giving to do this is not big enough but am sure the Government will hear the pleas of her citizens.
I will be updating you when Airtel, Glo, and 9Mobile release their methods.
I advise you to try and do this fast to prevent your SIM from getting blocked by NCC. It’s very simple.
If you have any questions, you can drop them below.
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