How to Link NIN to MTN, Airtel, Glo Number in 2025 –Are you trying to link your NIN to MTN, Airtel,Glo and other numbers to your sim cards and you do not know how to go about it. This article will give you the necessary step by step guides and methods to which subscribers can easily integrate their NIN with their MTN, Airtel, Glo, or 9mobile lines, facilitating regulatory compliance and ensuring uninterrupted telecommunication service.Kepp reading.The NCC which means Nigerian Communications Commission has set a new deadline for the mandatory linkage of the Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to the National Identity Numbers (NINs).
How many Phone Numbers Can be Link to NIN?
Before we proceed, kindly note that you can only link 7 phone numbers to one NIN. So if you’re attempting to register a line and it’s showing unsuccessful, one of the reasons could be that you have exceeded the number of lines allowed per NIN.
How to Link NIN with Airtel line in 2025
Follow the steps and guidelines provided below
There are three approved ways you can link your NIN to your Airtel line which are USSD, website, and Airtel Mobile App.
- USSD Code Method
Ready your NIN number
Dial 3463NIN121097# to generate your Virtual NIN (VNIN).
Dial *996# and follow the prompts to confirm linkage using the VNIN.
This USSD code method simplifies the process of linking NIN with your Airtel line. - Airtel Website Method
Visit the Airtel NIN linking portal.
Enter your Airtel phone number and email address.
Click “Send OTP” and input the OTP received on your phone.
Enter your 11-digit NIN number and click “Submit” to receive a confirmation message.
Through the Airtel website method, you can effortlessly link NIN with your Airtel line. - MyAirtel App method
Download and open the MyAirtel app.
Log in with your Airtel credentials.
Tap on the “Submit ID” option.
Enter your 11-digit NIN number and follow the prompts to receive a confirmation message.
Utilize the MyAirtel app method to conveniently link NIN 2024 with your Airtel line.
Link NIN with Glo line in 2025
Here are the ways to link your Glo line to your NIN in 2025: - Glo NIN code method
Dial *109# and follow the prompts to link your NIN to your Glo line.
The Glo NIN code method offers a quick way to link NIN with your Glo line. - Glo NIN portal method.
How to Link Your NIN to an MTN Line: See Guidelines
You can link your NIN to your MTN line in two ways-through the MTN NIN portal or using a USSD code
Using the Linking Portal to Link NIN to an MTN line
- Visit the MTN NIN linking portal
- Fill in the necessary information, including your VNIN, phone number and email address, and select Next.
MTN portal for linking NIN
- Verify the information you have entered and click Enter. You will receive an OTP via text message to the number you inputted. Enter the OTP and validate.
- Wait for confirmation that the linking was successful.
Using USSD Code to Link NIN to an MTN line in 2025
Dial *996# and select 1. Submit Virtual NIN. Follow the prompts and complete the linking process.
Visit the Gloworld NIN Portal.
Enter your details accurately, including first and last name (optional), phone number, NIN, and email address.
Complete the process by entering the displayed two digits and clicking “Submit.”
The Glo NIN portal method ensures a straightforward process to link NIN with your Glo line in 2025.
- New SMS Method in 2025
Text “NIN” to “109” to link your NIN to your Glo line.
Then just follow the prompts message you receive. - NIMC Mobile App Method
Download the MWS: NIMC MobileID app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
Enter your NIN and phone number to get started.
Create a 6-digit PIN and follow the prompts to link your phone number, receiving a confirmation message upon successful linkage.
The NIMC mobile app method provides a convenient way to link NIN 2025 with your Glo line.
