Since the directive was given to update your NIN with your phone numbers to avoid blocking of SIMs, every mobile operator has put a system in place to do this, and Airtel is not left out.

See how to link your NIN with MTN, GLO, and 9mobile.

Follow the process enumerated below to link NIN with Airtel.

Step 1 (USSD Code)

• Dial *121*1# on your Airtel line from your mobile phone

• On the next prompt, type “1” for NIN capture and send

• Enter your 11-digit NIN and send

Step 2 (On Airtel Portal)

• Visit www.airtel.com.ng/nin

• On the next page, enter your Airtel phone number

• An OTP will be sent to that number

(Please note that if you are a SIM Hosting user on SmartSMSSolutions, you can get this OTP in your Hosted SIM inbox).

• Use the OTP received to continue the linking process

As an alternative for SIM Hosting users with Airtel hosted SIM, you can submit your NIN to us and we link it up with your SIM here.

If you have forgotten your NIN, please use the code *346# to retrieve it.