Nigeria Phone Number Format Guide
Quick Overview
Nigerian mobile numbers are 11 digits long when dialed locally, or 10 digits with the +234 country code.
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Mobile network prefixes in Nigeria are assigned to specific operators:
Major Networks
- 0803, 0806, 0703, 0706, 0813, 0816: MTN
- 0805, 0807, 0705, 0815, 0811: Glo
- 0802, 0808, 0708, 0812: Airtel
- 0809, 0818, 0817: 9mobile
Number Types
- 080x: Traditional GSM numbers
- 070x: Unified access numbers
- 081x: Additional number ranges
- 090x: New number ranges
Nigeria Phone Number Rules and Restrictions
Number Rules
Must start with valid network code
Local numbers must be 11 digits including leading zero
International format must be 13 digits including +234
Special Considerations
- Emergency numbers use special short codes
- Mobile Number Portability is available
- Some older number ranges are being phased out
Nigeria Phone Number Recent Changes
- Introduction of new 090x number ranges
- Implementation of Mobile Number Portability
- Rebranding of Etisalat to 9mobile