Solution if you linked your NIN with your sim but still blocked

solution if You Linked Your NIN with Your SIM but It Still Got Blocked (MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile)

As the federal government ordered Telecom companies to block all the SIM cards that haven’t been linked to NIN (National Identification Number) from making calls, there is widespread confusion. Some people who already linked their NIN are still facing this blocking issue. Many individuals have complained that despite linking their SIM cards, the government and Telecom companies continue to block them.

Why Did My SIM Card Get Blocked Despite Linking It with My NIN?

For those whose SIM cards got blocked despite linking them with their NIN, there’s a reason for the blockage. Your SIM card was blocked because the linking process wasn’t successful. Successful linking is crucial; you might have attempted to link it, sent your NIN to MTN, Airtel, Glo, and other companies using the required procedure, but for various reasons, your request didn’t complete.

You may not have realized it didn’t link successfully because you  followed the necessary procedure or used the required USSD code. To confirm successful linking, Glo will send a confirmation message, thanking you for providing your NIN and congratulating you.

For MTN, they respond instantly with a congratulatory message upon providing your NIN. For Glo users, send a message to 109.

Solution to Follow If a SIM Card You Already Linked with Your NIN Got Blocked

Here are the solutions to follow if you are among those currently facing this issue.

Solution for MTN Users

If you are using an MTN SIM card that got blocked despite linking it to your NIN, follow these steps:

1. Dial *346# to check your NIN. If you have your NIN slip or remember it, there’s no need to dial this code.
2. Dial *785# to relink your NIN and ensure you receive a confirmation message.
3. If you don’t receive the confirmation message, visit the MTN NIN portal and follow the provided instructions.

Solution for Glo Users

If your Glo SIM card got blocked despite linking it with your NIN, follow these instructions:

1. Send a message to 109 in this format: Update NIN [Your NIN] [Your First Name] [Your Last Name].
2. If you don’t receive a confirmation message indicating successful linking, continue sending messages until resolved.

Solution for Airtel Users

For Airtel users, here is the procedure to follow if your SIM card got blocked despite linking it with your NIN:

1. Dial 1211# to relink your NIN.
2. Make sure you receive a confirmation message before considering it linked.

Solution for 9mobile Users

For 9mobile subscribers, follow these steps to relink your SIM card with your NIN:

1. Visit the 9mobile NIN management portal and follow the provided procedure.

Important Information to Know If Your SIM Card Got Blocked Despite Linking It with Your NIN

Here are the key points you need to be aware of:

• Your SIM card was blocked because it wasn’t successfully linked to your NIN.
• To unblock your SIM card, relink your SIM card with your NIN and ensure it’s successfully linked.
• If you’ve forgotten your NIN, check it by dialing the USSD code *346# on the SIM card used during NIN registration or the one linked with your NIN.

This covers all the essential information you need to know to resolve the issue of your blocked SIM card despite linking it with your NIN

Originally posted 2023-03-18 23:54:24.