This was after subscribers were advised to register their SIM cards with NIN or face the blocking or disconnection of their lines by the end of December 31, 2020.
The Federal Government, on Monday, ordered telecommunications companies to bar outgoing calls on mobile lines not linked with the National Identification Number (NIN).
However, some Nigerians who possess NIN are still unsure on how to go about linking their phone numbers to their NIN, The Trumpet gathered.
Here are a few steps to link your phone number with your NIN:
How to link your NIN with your MTN Phone number
To link your NIN to an Mtn number, simply dial *785# using the mtn phone number you wish to link, enter your NIN and submit or;
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Dial *785#Your NIN# from the mtn phone number you wish to link. The number will be linked to your NIN automatically.
Visit https://mtnonline.com/nim/ using your phone or computer.
Complete the NIN linking form by entering your name, mtn phone number, NIN, and email address.
Submit the form as soon as you’re done.
