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- 31 Dec 2021
FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification to 31st March 2022 as Enrolments Exceed 71 Million
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to the 31st of March, 2022. Prof. Isa Pantami,…
- 4 May 2021
FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage to June 30 as Enrolment Hits 54 Million
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification till June 30, 2021. The extension came after a virtual meeting chaired by the Minister of…
- 29 Jun 2021
FG Approves New Deadline NIN-SIM Verification, As Enrolment Systems Hit 5,410
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to July 26, 2021. The decision to extend the deadline was made after a request by stakeholders on the…
- 25 Jul 2021
FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to October 31, As Enrolments Hit 59.8m
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to October 31, 2021. The government said that the decision to…
- 31 Dec 2020
FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification to 31st March 2022 as Enrolments Exceed 71 Million
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to the 31st of March, 2022. Prof. Isa Pantami,…
- 17 Mar 2024
NIMC, NCC Partner to Enhance NIN-SIM Linkage Processes
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing processes related to the National…
- 10 Oct 2024
NCC Completes NIN-SIM Linkage for All Phone Numbers
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it has successfully completed the federal government’s policy linking all phone numbers to a National Identification Number (NIN). Aminu Maida,…
- 2 Jan 2024
NIN-SIM Card Link: Millions Risk Cut Off from Telephone Services
From February, 28, millions of Nigerians risk being cut off telecommunications services in the country, if they fail link their SIM cards to their biometric IDs. Recall that Nigerian Communications…
- 26 Jun 2026
Telcos Lose 30m Subscribers in 3-Year Slump due to NIN-SIM Link Policy
Telecom operators in Nigeria recorded a sharp decline of 33,153,633 subscribers in three years (May 2023 – April 2026), according to the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) latest industry…
- 5 Feb 2025
Reps Begin Probe of Telcos Over Illegal NIN-SIM Linkage
The House of Representatives on Wednesday launched an investigation into allegations of telcom providers linking National Identification Numbers (NIN) to subscribers’ lines without their consent.…
- 16 Sept 2024
Over 65m GSM Lines Risk Disconnection over SIM-NIN Linkage
About 65 million phone lines are at risk of disconnection after telecom operators refused to grant subscribers an extension to the National Identification Number (NIN) -Subscriber Identity Module…
- 18 Oct 2021
Don't Allow your NIN to be Linked to Another Person's SIM - NCC Warns Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strongly warned telecoms consumers to ensure they do not allow their National Identification Number (NIN) to be linked to another person's Subscriber…
- 16 Aug 2024
NIN: NCC Tightens Loose Ends, Introduce Self-Help Measure
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced a revised set of regulations to guide subscriber identity module (SIM) card and National Identity Number (NIN) rules, intended to tighten loose…
- 4 Mar 2024
Why Some SIM Cards Previously linked to NIN were Barred– NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given reasons why some telecommunications subscribers who previously linked their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers (NINs) have their…
- 15 Apr 2021
FG Lifts Ban on New SIM Cards Activation
Federal Government has approved the Activation of New SIM Registration with Mandatory NIN in line with the Revised National Digital Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration Dr Femi Adeluyi,…
- 8 May 2024
SIM Boxing, And the Unboxing of Crime Syndicate
By Suleiman Bala Bakori Boxes have a multitude of uses, and the word “box”, lends itself to diverse contexts. For “Ajala Travelers,” the box is a necessity for keeping goods for their endless…
- 7 May 2023
Here's All You Need to Know About New Service Codes for MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile
MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile will be implementing a new unified set of shortcodes for all their services, as directed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Starting from May 17, 2023,…
- 16 Jun 2021
Pantami Bags NITRA’s Prestigious Digital Economy Driver Award
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has bagged the ‘Digital Economy Driver Award’ in recognition of his efforts in positioning Nigeria’s digital economy sector…
- 16 Sept 2025
Nigeria’s NIN Enrollment Hits Record 126m
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that more than 126 million Nigerians have been registered in the National Identity Database and issued National Identity Numbers (NIN), marking a major…