Are you a 9mobile subscriber and wondering if your phone number will be blocked because you have not yet linked your NIN (National Identification Number) to your line? Or maybe you receive notifications asking you to link your NIN to your 9mobile line? If you encounter any of these difficulties, don’t worry, this article is for you. We will explain to you how to link your NIN to your 9mobile line.
Why link your NIN to your 9mobile line?
If you are a citizen or resident of Nigeria, you should know how important it is to link your National Identification Number (NIN) to your 9mobile line or any other network operator you use.
In 2015, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced that all transactions involving the identification of individuals must be carried out with the NIN – a unique 11-digit number assigned to every citizen or resident of Nigeria, which serves as identification for life.
Everyone was asked to register for their own NIN and on top of that, NIMC then announced that all network operators in Nigeria were now required to require ALL their subscribers to provide a valid NIN to upgrade updates SIM card registration files. This means that even to own a working SIM card in Nigeria, you must have your NIN.
So if you’ve already gotten your NIN and have it with you, here’s how to link your NIN to your 9mobile line.
How to link your NIN to your 9mobile line using USSD code
For people who use 9mobile SIM cards, follow these simple and convenient steps to link your NIN to your 9mobile:
1. To link your NIN to your 9mobile, simply dial *996# on your 9mobile line. This displays a menu with some options on how to proceed.
First option – Confirm if your NIN has already been linked to your 9mobile line.
2. You can choose option 1, by typing ‘1’ in the box provided. This tells you if you have already linked your NIN to your 9mobile line.
Second option – Link your NIN
3. If you are sure that you have not yet linked your NIN to your 9mobile line, select option 2 by typing ‘2’ in the box provided. This displays another menu asking you to enter your 11-digit NIN. Type it in the box provided and send.
4. If you do this, you will receive a confirmation message that your NIN has been successfully linked to your 9mobile line. If you do not receive this confirmation, you can easily dial *996# again and select option 1 to confirm whether your NIN has been linked to your 9mobile line.
Third option – Obtain information on NIN registration
There is also a third option in the menu that appears after dialing the code *996#. Select this option by typing ‘3’ in the box provided and you will get more information about the centers dotted across Nigeria where you can get information on how to register for the NIN.
To read the full article, you can visit the official 9mobile website and follow these simple steps:
1. Go to the official 9mobile website.
2. Simply provide your 9mobile number that you wish to link to the NIN in the box provided and follow the instructions to continue.
Frequently asked questions
Q1. What documents do I need to link my NIN to my 9mobile line?
R1. The only thing you need to link your NIN to your 9mobile line is your unique 11-digit NIN and your 9mobile number. No other documents are required.
Q2. Why do I need to link my NIN to my 9mobile line?
R2. As previously reported, NIMC recently made it mandatory for NIN to be linked to all resident telephone numbers in Nigeria, failing which the line would be blocked. According to the commission, this aims to contribute to the fight against insecurity in the country.
Q3. What happens if I don’t link my NIN to my 9mobile line?
R3. Your 9mobile line will be deactivated if you do not link your NIN to it.
Q4. Can I link my NIN to someone else’s 9mobile line?
R4. No, you cannot link your NIN to another person’s 9mobile line, as each 9mobile line must be linked to the owner’s NIN for easy identification.
Q5. Can I link my NIN to more than one 9mobile line?
R5. Yes, you can link your NIN to multiple 9mobile lines, as long as they all belong to you.