How to Link NIN to Glo SIM (2025 Updated Guide)
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How to Link NIN to Glo SIM (2025 Updated Guide) |
Learn how to link your NIN to your Glo line using USSD, SMS, online, or the Glo Café app. 2025 step-by-step guide with all working methods.
Why Linking NIN to Your Glo SIM Is Important
Following Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directives, linking your National Identification Number (NIN) to your Glo SIM is mandatory. Failure to do so may lead to SIM deactivation or service restriction.
This 2025 guide will walk you through all available options for linking your NIN to your Glo line quickly and easily.
Method 1: Link NIN to Glo via USSD Code
- Dial
*996#
on your Glo line - Select option 1: Link NIN
- Enter your 11-digit NIN
- Confirm your submission
You’ll receive a confirmation message from Glo once successful.
Method 2: Link NIN Using Glo NIN Portal (Online)
Use the official Glo NIN portal:
Steps:
- Enter your Glo phone number
- Enter your NIN
- Fill in your full name and email
- Submit the form
You will get an acknowledgment on the screen and by SMS.
Method 3: Link NIN via SMS (If Still Supported)
Some users can still use this SMS format:
- Text
UPDATENIN NIN FirstName LastName
to109
Example:
UPDATENIN 12345678901 Musa Ibrahim
Note: This method may be phased out in 2025, so prefer USSD or online.
Method 4: Link NIN Using Glo Café App
Download the app:
Steps:
- Open the app and log in with your Glo line
- Tap on the NIN Banner or Menu
- Enter your NIN and other required info
- Tap Submit
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What happens if I don’t link my NIN?
Your line may be blocked or suspended from making calls, using data, or sending SMS.
Q2: Can I use BVN instead of NIN?
No. As of 2025, only NIN from NIMC is accepted.
Q3: How do I check if my NIN is already linked?
Dial *996#
> Select 2: Check NIN Status.
Don’t wait until your SIM is blocked — link your NIN to your Glo SIM today using any of the methods above. The process is quick, free, and necessary to stay connected in 2025.
If you haven’t enrolled for NIN, visit the nearest NIMC center or bank outlet to register.
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