In this post; I will be teaching you how to link your NIN to your phone number. So, if you are interested in linking your National Identification Number (NIN) with your mobile number; then you are in the right post.
Sometimes in 2019; I had to I wake up by 4:30am to get myself registered for National ID Card in a NIMC center in my local government – it was that tedious! Aside from the stress of waking up early to locate the center; there are lots of huddles in getting this done; like network failure, power failure, shortage of staff and many more.
Even after the whole process; I had to wait another 8 months or so to collect my laminated NIMC slip. Up till now; I have not gotten my plastic ID card. It’s unfortunate we have to go through this all the time when it has to do with national properties. Anyway, that is not why I am here today.
Link your National Identification Number (NIN) with your SIM registration data is very simple if you have your National ID Card. Unfortunately, dialing all these telecommunication codes does not seems to work. For instance, before I got my mobile number linked; I was dialing *785#Your NIN# but I was getting a useless message instead. Until I found this best and easiest way to link your NIN to your mobile number – this is by far the easiest way o o o.
Why Do I need the NIN number?
The NIN will be used to create records about an individual into the National Identity Database and is also used as a valid means of verifying and confirming individual identity.
Before I proceed; I think you need to understand these two terms NIN and NIMC.
What Exactly Is NIN?
The National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique number which identifies you as a Nigerian and is issued to you at the completion of enrolment into the National Identity Database (NIDB) by NIMC. Once a NIN is assigned to an individual, it can never be reassigned, given or used by another person – that makes it unique in nature. All citizens and legal residents in Nigeria, from age zero (birth) and above are eligible to enroll for their NINs.
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.
Before you can link your NIN to your mobile number; you must have your NIN already. So, how do you know your NIN number?
If you have been successful registered before at any NIMC center; then check the NIN Slip that you were given which has your 11 Digit Number at the top left corner, second row.
Another way to check if you have a NIN is to dial *346# and press 1 on the line you used to register with NIMC. Please note, you will be charged N20 for checking your NIN with this code.
The Easiest Way To Link Your NIN To Your Phone Number
The easiest way to link your NIN to your phone number is through the NIMC official mobile APP; you can click here (https://nimcmobile.app) to download the app for both Android and IOS. You may need to visit that website on your mobile phone, as it doesn’t load on laptops.
How To Link Your NIN To Your Mobile Number Through A NIMC Mobile App
These are the steps to be taken when you are linking your NIN to your phone number.
Step 1: Go to Google Play Store if you are using Android or Apple Store if you are using iPhone
Step 2: Type “Nin mobile App” in the search box
Step 3: Click on the First App. Although, this app a bad review, but it’s a good app. So, I don’t know why it’s getting lots of negative review.
Step 4: Install the app on your mobile phone
Step 5: Click on Open to launch the NIN app
Step 6: Click SKIP on the left button corner to take you to the end of the slides or click NEXT if you like to read through the slides.
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Step 7: Input your 11 digits NIN numbers
Step 8: Press Enter to gain access.
Please Note: Unfortunately, you are likely to get error message, but you will have to keep trying until it went through.
Now that you know how to link your NIN to your mobile number; I think it’s important we educate ourselves on some terms that have to do with this NIN things.
So, What Will Happen If I Don’t Link My NIN to My Mobile Number?
You SIM card will stop working; as the line will be blocked until NIN is captured. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed all telecommunications operators to block all lines not paired with NIN Number by February 9th 2020.
How Do I Register For NIN?
So, if you are yet to register for your NIN; just go to any NIMC Enrolment Centre (ERC) close to you. Please visit the website www.nimc.gov.ng for a list of all enrollment centers nationwide.
What To Do If You Misplaced Your NIN card or slip
Once this happens to you; simply visit any bank around you, pay a token of N500 through REMITA at any bank nearest to you; provide your Remita Teller to any NIMC Enrolment Centre (ERC) near you and request for a NIN slip print.
Can I update my spouse, brother or parent NIN?
No, you cannot. It is a personal identification number. Everybody is to enroll for their NIN individually.
What of Nigerians abroad?
For people in diaspora, kindly visit this site for registration center nearest to you https://ww3.nimc.gov.ng/diaspora.html
Licensed Partners for Diaspora Enrolment
The following Nigerian companies have been licensed to work with their respective partners across all countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America to carry out the enrolment of Nigerian adults and children in the diaspora into the National Identity Database:
• Biosec Solutions Limited – https://www.idcard.ng/
• CHAMS Consortium Limited – https://chamsplc.com/
• Dantata Universal Services/VFS Global – https://dantatauniversal.com/
• Defcon Systems Limited/OIS Services – https://defcon.com.ng/
• Electronic PayPlus Limited – https://epayplusng.com/
• File Solution Limited/EYE-ID LLC – https://identify.ng/
• IRIS Smart Technologies Limited – http://www.irissmart.com/
• Kevonne Consults Limited/Iris ID Systems Inc. – http://www.kevonneconsults.com/
• Knowledge Square Nigeria Limited – https://iqid.ng/
• National eAuthentication Limited/OIS Services – https://nea.com.ng/
• PayOne Solutions System Limited
• Slogani Consults Limited – https://www.sloganiconsults.com.ng/
• Thebez Global Resources/Cox & Kings – https://nin.thebezglobalresource.com/
• UGS Technologies Limited/OrangeHook African Continental/Carvus – http://www.ugsnigeria.com/
• Venn Technology Limited – http://www.nin-egypt.com/