Here’s a step-by-step guide to unblocking your SIM card with various Nigerian telecom operators using shortcodes:
- Airtel:
- Dial
*121#
. - Enter your eleven-digit NIN.
- A confirmation message will indicate successful unblocking.
- 9mobile (EMTS):
- Dial
*200*8#
.
- Glo:
- Dial
109
followed by your NIN (e.g.,109*12345678901#
). - Follow the prompts to submit your NIN.
- MTN:
- Visit nin.mtn.ng.
- Check the status of your NIN. If not linked, link it using the provided OTP and NIN.
- Your line will be automatically unbarred once linked.
- Smile:
- Send your NIN to
customercare@smile.com.ng
. - Alternatively, call
07020444444
. - After verification, your line will be unbarred.
- Spectranet:
- Call
8002345678
or emailcare@spectranet.com.ng
with your NIN. - Complete KYC verification at a Spectranet store.
- You can also submit your NIN online but must complete KYC in-store.
- Ntel:
- Visit any Ntel store with your NIN.
- Your fingerprint will be used to verify your KYC profile.
- After verification and consent, your line will be updated and unbarred.
These steps should help you restore connectivity following the NIN-SIM harmonisation exercise.