How to Update NIN on Airtel 

Updating NIN on SIM cards has been made a mandatory exercise for every Nigerian. According to the Nigerian Communication Commission, any Nigerian who does not link their NIN to their SIM cards will not be able to make phone calls with the SIM card.Information Guide Nigeria

What use is a SIM card if you can’t make a phone call with it? Useless right? Yes. That’s why you need to update your NIN on your SIM card today. And guess what? It’s easy to do. In today’s post, I’ll be focusing on Airtel SIM cards, so if you’re an Airtel user you’re in luck because everything you need to know about how to update NIN on Airtel SIM cards is contained in this post.Update NIN on Airtel

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How to Update NIN on Airtel SIM Card via USSD Code

Updating NIN on Airtel SIM cards can be done in three (3) ways; via USSD code, via the Airtel NIN portal, and via NIMC MobileID App. Check how to update your NIN via the USSD code below:How to Get NYSC Call-Up Letter

1. Copy out your 11-digit NIN number
2. Click on the call app on your mobile phone
3. Dial *121*1# using your Airtel line
4. After dialing the USSD code your NIN will be linked to the Airtel SIM card automatically.
5. Congratulations! You have successfully Updated your NIN on your Airtel SIM card.

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How to Update NIN on Airtel SIM Card via Airtel NIN portal

If you do not wish to update your NIN via USSD code, you can try updating it via the Airtel NIN portal. See steps on how to update NIN via the Airtel NIN portal:

1. Go to the Airtel NIN portal via https://airtel.com.ng/NIN/
2. Enter your 11-digit Airtel phone number
3. Click on “Proceed”How to Check NYSC Eligibility
4. An OTP code will be sent to your link for confirmation, enter the OTP code into the required space.
5. Now enter your National Identification Number into the space provided
6. Congratulations! You have successfully Updated your NIN on your Airtel SIM card.

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How to Update NIN on Airtel SIM Card via NIMC MobileID App

If you wish to use the NIMC MobileID app approach to update your NIN on your Airtel SIM, follow the procedures below:

1. Go to your phone’s play store and search for “NIMC MobileID App”
2. Download and install the app on your phone
3. Launch the NIMC MobileID App and enter your National Identification Number into the required space
4. Enter your Airtel phone number
5. Click on submit
6. An OTP code will be sent to your Airtel SIM card
7. Enter the OTP code into the required spaceNpower recruitment
8. Congratulations! You have successfully Updated your NIN on your Airtel SIM card.

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How to Check NIN Using Airtel SIM Card

If maybe you lost your NIN, or you can’t recall correctly the NIN number, you can retrieve it using your Airtel SIM card. See procedures on how to retrieve your NIN number using your Airtel SIM card below:

1. Go to the call app on your mobile phone
2. Dial *346#
3. After dialing the code, several options will be displayed on your screen
4. Select “NIN retrieval” from the displayed options by typing 1
5. Note that this service will cost you N20 only, which will be deducted from your mobile phone network.JAMB form

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Conclusion

There you have it! With the procedures contained in this post, you can successfully update your NIN on your Airtel SIM card. If you face any difficulty while doing that, you can contact Airtel customer care for guidance, or you can drop your complaint here for us and we’ll give you steps on how to overcome them. Update your NIN on your Airtel SIM today, before it gets blocked.JAMB Result

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