If you ask the average Nigerian about their NIN registration experience, they will probably tell you a horror story about waking up at 4:00 AM, standing under the scorching sun for 8 hours, and being told “Network is down” when it was finally their turn. In 2026, you do not have to suffer to get … Ler mais
You have your 11-digit NIN. You have your plastic card (or paper slip). Yet, when you try to link it to your MTN SIM or apply for a Nigerian Passport, you get the dreaded error message: “Verification Failed” or “Record Not Found.” In 2026, this is rarely because your NIN is fake. It is usually … Ler mais
If you registered for your National ID in 2015, 2020, or even yesterday, you likely have the same question as millions of other Nigerians: “When will my plastic card be ready?” The honest answer for 2026? Probably never. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has largely shifted away from printing millions of General Multi-Purpose Cards … Ler mais
There is nothing more heartbreaking in Nigeria than getting admission to a foreign university, or being ready to apply for your International Passport, only to be told: “Your NIN Date of Birth does not match your documents.” In the blink of an eye, your bank account can be frozen, your JAMB admission paused, and your … Ler mais
It is the classic Nigerian nightmare: You are standing at the bank counter, trying to link your BVN, or perhaps you are at the Immigration office for your International Passport. The officer looks at you and asks for your NIN (National Identity Number). You check your wallet. The slip is gone. Or maybe you have … Ler mais
There is nothing more frustrating than watching your airtime disappear mysteriously, or buying a data bundle that fails to activate, and then spending 30 minutes listening to elevator music while waiting for a customer care agent to pick up your call. In 2025, the way we interact with MTN support has changed. With over 70 … Ler mais
In the Nigerian telecommunications landscape of 2025, your SIM card is no longer just a chip for making calls; it is your digital identity and your bank account rolled into one. However, with great power comes strict regulation. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has made it clear: if your National Identity Number (NIN) is not … Ler mais
Using your smartphone as a hotspot is fine for a quick email, but let’s be honest: it kills your battery, heats up your phone, and slows down your connection when a call comes in. If you are serious about working from home, gaming, or running a small business in Nigeria, you need dedicated hardware. You … Ler mais
In today’s digital age, running out of data is not just an inconvenience; it feels like being cut off from the world. But let’s face the reality: data in Nigeria is becoming expensive. If you are still dialing the standard codes and paying N1,000 for just 1.5GB of data, you are essentially throwing money away. … Ler mais
If you have picked up your phone recently to check your airtime balance by dialing the famous *556#, you were likely greeted with an annoying surprise: an error message saying “Connection Invalid” or a prompt telling you the code implies an incorrect command. You are not alone, and more importantly, your SIM card is not … Ler mais