I have been using my Nigerian phone numbers (+234) since I relocated to Austria many years ago. This is my usual practice, even when I visited Nigeria recently.
I recharge NGN1,000 every six months and then call a family member using that amount. My phone number remains active. Alternatively, you can use MTN or Airtel to keep your number active.
MTN allows you to pay a small fee to keep your line active for up to 3 years, even if you don't use it.
1 Year: Dial *305*1# (costs ₦400)
2 Years: Dial *305*2# (costs ₦800)
3 Years: Dial *305*3# (costs ₦1,200)
2. AIRTEL
Airtel protects your line from disconnection for up to 1 year.
1 Year: Dial *121*5*2# (costs ₦500)
Hope this helps!
The country called… and I had to answer 🇳🇬🫡
Been away for NYSC, living a different kind of life offline. New people, new experiences, new lessons. Sometimes you don’t realize how important certain moments are until you’re already living them.
One thing this period taught me is this: experience life when you can. Go outside. Try things. Take the pictures. Enjoy the moments while they’re happening, not only when they become memories.
I’m back now though. Back to X. Back to building. Back to the chaos 😂❤️