How to Unblock Your SIM Card with Shortcodes
Nigerian telecommunications providers have issued clear instructions to help subscribers unblock their SIM cards following recent disconnections caused by the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) – SIM linkage process.
This initiative, designed to improve the accuracy of the national SIM registration database, has resulted in temporary service interruptions for many users.
To aid affected customers, telecom companies have detailed the following step-by-step procedures to restore service:
1. Airtel: Dial *121# and enter your eleven-digit NIN. You will receive a confirmation message indicating that your Airtel SIM has been successfully unblocked.
2. 9mobile (EMTS): Dial *200*8#.
3. Glo: Dial 109 followed by your NIN number (e.g., *109*12345678901#) and follow the instructions to submit your NIN.
4. MTN: Visit [nin.mtn.ng](http://nin.mtn.ng) to check your NIN status. If it’s not linked, you can link it on the site. An OTP and NIN will be required. Once linked, your line will be automatically unblocked.
5. Smile: Email your NIN to customercare@smile.com.ng or call 07020444444. After verification and consent, your line will be unblocked.
6. Spectranet: Call 8002345678 or email care@spectranet.com.ng to submit your NIN. KYC verification at a Spectranet store is required. You may also submit your NIN online but must complete KYC at a Spectranet store.
7. Ntel: Visit any Ntel store with your NIN. Your fingerprint will be used to verify your existing KYC profile. Once verification and consent are completed, your line will be updated and unblocked.
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