Tags: National Identity Number (NIN)

SIM Blocking: Reps Ask NCC To Extend Deadline On New Regulation By 10 Weeks

The House of Representatives has asked the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy to extend the deadline for disconnecting of any SIM card not registered with the National Identity Number (NIN) by network operators to 10 weeks. The House lauds the intention of the NCC but wants the process to…

FG Directs Telecos To Disconnect All SIMS Not Connected To NIN By Dec 30

The Federal government has directed all telecommunication operators in the country to disconnect every SIM card not registered with the National Identity Number (NIN) by December 30th. This follows an earlier directive given by the Minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Ali Pantami on the suspension of new SIM registration by network operators. This…