There are many network in Nigeria, the most important and popularly use once are mention, the Phone/GSM prefixes such as (MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile)

In Nigeria there are many telecommunication network pending on which one to be use, meanwhile there’s different network and it’s prefixes, they are different from each other, as the trend moves, it’s differs.

Prefix in these context refers to as, for example, 0803, 0812, 0905, all these are all stressful if you want to keep on asking people for that.

The Global System for Mobile (GSM) is a means where the network provider gives services. The first GSM provider in Nigeria was the Econet, it’s was launched December, 2021. Nevertheless, MTN also began operation that same year. 

The Nigerian country prefixes always come before the network prefixes, e.g +234, these is the Nigerian code.

All GSM Network Phone Number Prefixes in Nigeria

Research has been made to see to the easy outline of phone numbers and prefixes, so if you are in need on how to check your phone number, which network it belongs to, am rest assured you are at the right place.

Prefixes For MTN Numbers (Nigeria)

Numbers to easily identify an MTN line are listed below

1. 0803

2. 0813

3. 0806

4. 0703

5. 0706

6. 0816

7. 0819

8. 0810

9. 0903

Prefixes For Airtel Numbers (Nigeria)

Numbers to easily identify an Airtel line are listed below.

1. 0802

2. 0804

3. 0904

4. 0708

5. 0812

Prefixes For Glo Number

Numbers to easily identify a Glo line are listed below.

1. 0805

2. 0807

3. 0905

4. 0811

5. 0815

Prefixes For 9Mobile

9mobile is also known as Etisalat in Nigeria, here are it’s prefixes.

1. 0817

2. 0809

3. 0818

4. 0908

5. 0909

Prefixes for Starcoms

1. 07029

2. 07028

The list shows the way each network display it’s prefixes, if you observe well, most network nearly have same prefixes, watch well!

You must not be confused, and if you have been worried weather the number you are to call is an MTN, GLO, AIRTEL & Etisalat. Go through these well, it made easy.

These guide would help you not to be confused anymore, wherever an MTN, GLO, AIRTEL &  ETISALAT it should be detected with ease. 

The modern use of technology has made telecommunication sector more easy an user friendly, with the aid of ”Global Positioning System” (GPS) Tracking of mobile phone, sim, even cars are made easy, any stolen device can be recovered through these means, so we shall say a big thanks to technology as well.

Tracking of any device, be it, phone, sim card or even a labtop, these can be tracked with the help of using the current location, that’s why it advice able to keep your device location ON at all time, even if the location isn’t turn on it can still be recovered if stolen.

Many people ask lots of questions while some doubt if possible phones can be recovered without sim card, how is that possible? All mention case are recoverable, you need to pay quality attention to these article as we will learn on how to recover any stolen device.

How to use your phone number to track your phone if stolen

Think about how these article would be helpful for you to locate your stolen phone or sim card, we will give you step by step method on how to go about it, the global world of technology has advance to the stage of getting yourself a more favorable decision.

Most people use stolen phone or sim card to scam people, nevertheless, you can by pass that trick by simply following these guide.

1. Get your phone pack

The phone pack contain vital information about the phone, that is why it really advicable to get a new phone rather than going for fearly use once, the pack of a new device goes a long way in helping you recover the device if stolen.

The IMEI, is identity mobile equipment identity, on your phone pack tracking is made easy

2. Contact the network provider

Contacting the network provider in question, when misplace a particular line you are advise to call the network provider, for proper guid on how to recover it. Make sure you visit the proper office for more update.

There are some software which makes tracking even earlier.

Application Software to track a phone number

There are some very useful app one can use to track a particular caller, know who calls you even if you don’t safe the fellows number, you can know who is calling.

1. Truecaller

These particular app is the most use among Mobil tracking apps, it gives vivide information on who the caller maybe, in details, it would display the callers name and location, from there you could sense who the caller is.

Truecaller enables one to identify spam calls or text messages, you are safe with Truecaller.

2. Trapcall

These is an app that helps to identify the caller and to know the number of exact calls on your list.

Go to your play store download the app, after completion you install the app for proper use, it’s accessible on Android and apple store…for iPhone users.

We hope these article is helpful for you, make use of every information we give to you.

The Nigerian Customs service is another branch of paramilitary, they help to secure and safe guards the border between Nigeria and the neighboring countries. the customs officer are meant to check on goods or product that are not allow into the country (contraband)

The custom recruitment is always in bach by Bach which is done annually, been recruite into the customs service isn’t just a easy task, due to the God fatherism, the customs service are meant to recruite base on merit, which isn’t so.

The Nigerian government made an increase in salary this regime, this should also cut across all paramilitary service including the Customs and other federal and civil services. The increment start from #18,000 to #33,000. It’ is expect to be implemented.

Functions Of The Custom Service

What are the functions of the Nigerian Customs Service? The Nigerian Customs are meant to carry out some specific task as a measure of securing her country. Also responsible for collecting revenue, these is aid by the ministry of finance for supervision. They help in checking smuggled product and goods likewise many more.

For some years now the customs is known for checkmating of goods to maintain effective control of goods coming in and out of the country, it is expected they meet standard of the international trade.

The list of some major functions of the Nigerian Custom Service

Collection of revenue (import/excise duties and taxes.

Security Functions

Anti-Smuggling activities

General statistics for planning and budgetary purpose

Monitoring foreign exchange utilities e.t.c

Manifest processing

Engaging in research, planning and enforcement of fical policy

Licensing and registration

Collaboration with other government agencies in all approved port and border stations.

Let’s see the challenges the customs service experience, mostly they lack human effort to work, which implies, not enough man power, they need more men and women to be recruite into the service.

Mostly those business people who export goods into the country has one or many encounter with the customs officers, since their goods must be cleared they have to settle the customs officers.

As mention above in these article, the customs generate her income and revenue through the import and export funds they get from importers and exporters.

Due to the duty of the customs service, many Nigerians have always wish to be employed by the customs, they have the mindset that the customs earn so much. They hope in getting a job therein.

The monthly allowance and other benefits that comes to every entitled members is as a result of the work the put into action, despite lawful or unlawful, provided they earn well.

Customs Allowance

The money the customs receive as monthly or yearly allowance would all be listed here. All officer are entitled for their pay.

Money given to every officer as allowance, it is as a result of some staff who doesn’t have government accommodation, so the money will serve as grant for that purpose an more.

Here are some of the allowance

Utility allowance

Hazard allowance

Uniform maintenance allowance

House maintenance allowance

Touchlight allowance

General service allowance

Detective allowance

Hardiness allowance

Furniture allowance

Personal servant

The Customs salary scale & Ranks

The highest paid officer is the controller general of the customs service followed by his deputy, to suffice with, the salary structure of all customs officer is quite encouraging.

Controller general: #2,870,000

Deputy Controller general: #2,570,000

Assistant controller general: #2,470,000

Controller: #2,070,00

Deputy Controller: #1,770,000

Assistant Controller: #1,570,000

Chief Supretendent Customs officer

#1,370,000

Deputy supretendent Customs Officer

#1,270,000

Assistant supretendent Customs Officer 1&2

#1,070,000
Inspector of customs: #970,000

What are Zip code? Zip code are use for easy access of a particular location or a geographical area, it’s also use to identify a nearby village, town, street, community, industrial area and many more. If you notice, when registering for and online job, or buying goods online, you would be ask to put in your postal code.

For you to avoid error when filling or summiting any online form, you need confaim the zip code of the geographical area for easy access, meanwhile in Nigeria there are many zip code for different area which you are to know about.

Incase you see any similar code, you will be properly guide on how to go about it. Lagos State postal code will be highlighted below. These are well research and current zip code of Lagos State.

List of Lagos State postal code

Area	Zip codes
Lagos town area
Muritala Muhammad airport	100272
Onikan	101231
Isaga Tedo	100263
Ogba Aguda	100218
Marina	100221
Ojodu	100213
Onike	100213
Ijeshatedo	101282
Broad Street	100221
Oshodi	100261
Allen	100281
Abgelekale	100324
Ajao Estate	100263
Shogunle	100261
Makoko Extension	101244
Yaba/Ebute Metta	101212
Abule Ijesha	100213
Balogun	100267
Alapere Ketu	100244
Opebi	100281
Oworonsoki	100222
Oregun	100212
Alagbado	100314
Bungalow Estate	100264
Obalende	101232
Ebga	100265
Ogudu	100242
Olowogbowo	101227
Festac Community iii	102313
Festac Community iv	102314
Dolphin Estate	101222
Olute/Navy Town	102314
Festac Community ii	102312
Fastac Community iii	102313
Idumota	101227
Shomolu Central	100231
Oko Oba Agege	100284
Makoko Estension	101244
Akesan	100268
Ijedodo	100269
Victoria Island	101244
Abule Egba	100276
Ikotun	100265
Epe Tedo	101224
Ikosi	100246
Agege	100283
Lawanson	100254
Surulere Central	101283
Magodo	100248
Ipaja	100278
Oremeji ifako	100241
Onipanu	100252
Mende	100211
Olude Apapa	102241
Egan	100268
Kerikeri Industrial	100278
Ije Isaga	100216
Ikeja Oba Akran	100282
Anthony	100232
Orile Ijamu	101271
Ikoyi	101233
Ebute Matter west	101211
ifako Agege	100215
Ojokoro	100313
Dupemu	100272
Oya Estate	100274
Alimosho	100275
Meiran	100361
Alakuko	100271
Abule okuta	100223
Ayodele street	100223
Idemu	100276
Egbada	100276
Badore	100269
Igando	100267
Adeniran Ogunsanya	101211
Isale Eko	101226
Bakare Faro	102216
Satellite Town	102361
Ikeja Oba Akran	100282
Mushin	100253
Suberu Oje	100351
Marry land	100211
Ketu	100243
C2 Sari Igamu orle north	102232
Itire	100218
Lafiaji	101223
Abarenji	100269
Isheri Oke	100214
Ajegunle Boundary	102211
Ishirin Ofin	100214
Ishirin Osun	100266
Fadeyi	100252