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Port your number in Nigeria

Looking to switch carriers in Nigeria? This guide covers the essential regulations and procedures for keeping your number while moving between MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Glo (Globacom) and 9mobile.

Technical Porting Process

1

Authorization & Submission

Recipient-led; text 'PORT' to 3232 (historical) or apply at recipient store; 90-day lock-in period after porting

2

Centralized Validation

The migration is overseen by NCC using the Centralized clearinghouse (NPC) to ensure integrity between donor and recipient networks.

Regulatory Benchmarks

Mobile Porting SLA

48 hours (mandated); typically 24 hours

Max Service Outage

Minimal

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Expert Guidance

Nigeria has a 90-day 'lock-in' rule: you cannot port again for 90 days after a successful port.

Common Questions

Is number porting possible in Nigeria?
Yes, Nigeria currently has Y (mobile) status for number portability, covering Mobile (GSM/CDMA mobile numbers) services.
How long will I be without service during the switch?
The maximum allowed service interruption is typically , with the total process usually taking 48 hours (mandated); typically 24 hours.

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