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- 4 Apr 2022
NIN-SIM Linkage: Buhari Orders Telcos to Block Unlinked Lines Immediately
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the implementation of the NIN-SIM policy which restricts calls on any SIM not linked with a National Identity Number (NIN), effect from April 4, 2022.…
- 12 Apr 2016
NIMC Faults Banks for Turning Down NIN Slip
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has condemned commercial banks for declining the National Identity Number (NIN) slip for transactions. NIMC had during the commencement of NIN…
- 4 Jan 2024
NIN Enrolment Hits 104.16m – NIMC
National Identity Number (NIN) enrollment increased to 104.16 million at the end of 2023, according to the latest NIN enrolment data released by National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).…
- 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…
- 16 Jan 2024
NIN-SIM Linkage: Subscribers Complain of Barred Phone Lines
Some telecommunications subscribers on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the barring of their lines by telcos despite having linked their National Identification Numbers (NIN) with their SIM…
- 22 Dec 2021
FG Introduces Digital Tokens to Replace NIN Slip – Pantami
Federal Government has introduced a suite of digital Tokens to replace the aging NIN slip and polycarbonate card. Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, said this at…
- 21 Dec 2020
Telcos Unveil Shortcodes to Link NINs to SIM Cards
Mobile network operators (MNOs) otherwise telecom operators have unveiled short codes to enable their customers link their National Identity Numbers (NINs) with Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM).…
- 12 Sept 2022
How to Use a Virtual NIN with Your MTN SIM
Have you been bothered about the safety and privacy of your personal information when you want to register your MTN SIM, upgrade your SIM, port your mobile number or when you want to link your NIN to…
- 1 Feb 2021
FG Extends NIN-SIM Integration Deadline by 8 Weeks
Federal government has extended the National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) linkage exercise by eight weeks. This is the second extension of the exercise. The first…
- 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…
- 1 Jan 2021
FG Approves Mobile App, NIN Slip for Easy Enrolment
The federal government has approved the development and release of an improved National Identity Number (NIN) slip and a Mobile App that would enable Nigerians easily link their National Identity…
- 19 Jan 2021
FG Announces New Deadline for NIN-SIM Linkage
Federal Government has extended the deadline for Nigerians to register and link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their SIM cards before February 9, 2021. This information was posted on…
- 5 Jan 2021
FG Introduces Improved NIN Slip, NIMC Mobile App
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has approved the development and release of an improved National Identity Number (NIN) slip and a Mobile App. This is part…
- 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…
- 19 Dec 2023
NCC Orders Telcos to Block SIMs without NIN
Telecommunications operators will on February 28 next year disconnect every mobile subscriber that is yet to link its SIM with NIN by this date, This is sequel to a directive by Nigerian…
- 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…
- 28 Feb 2024
NCC Directs Telcos Other Networks to Start Blocking SIM Cards Without NIN
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed that it has directed telecom operators to block subscribers who have not linked their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to their SIM on or…
- 1 Jan 2019
Mandatory Use of NIN Begins
In line with Federal Government directive, the implementation of mandatory usage of the National Identification Number (NIN) took effect on January 1, 2019, the National Identity Management…
- 4 Mar 2024
NIN-SIM Linkage: 40m Subscribers Disconnected- ALTON
Telecommunications companies say they have disconnected over 40 million subscribers who did not present their National Identity Numbers (NIN) in line with Nigeria’s Subscribers Identification Module…
- 2 Apr 2021
Nigerians on NIN Database Hits 51M as FG Extends Linkage by One Month
The number of Nigerians currently on the NIN Database has exceeded 51 Million people, with monthly enrolments increasing significantly to about 2.6 million registrations. Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami,…
- 23 Feb 2024
9mobile Urges Subscribers to Link their NIN to Their Phone Lines to Avoid Disconnection
Telecommunication network, 9mobile, has urged its subscribers who have not linked their SIM cards with their National Identity Number (NIN) to carry out the exercise on or before February 28, 2024,…
- 12 Jan 2021
NIMC Says BVN-Generated NIN Can’t be Used for SIM Integration
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has disclosed that the National Identification Number (NIN) generated during the registration for the Bank Verification Number (BVN) cannot be used to…
- 30 Dec 2020
Glo Expands NIN Update Channels
Subscribers to national telecoms operator, Globacom, now have additional channels to make it much easier for them to link their phone numbers to their National Identity Numbers (NIN). Apart from the…
- 20 Nov 2018
NIMC, ALTON Discuss January 2019 NIN Deadline
Ahead of the January 1, 2019 deadline given by the Federal Government for the mandatory use of the National Identification Number (NIN), Director-General of the National Identity Management…
- 13 Mar 2019
NIMC, NIS Set to Enforce NIN Enhanced New 10-Year e-Passports
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have resolved to commence enforcement of the National Identification Number (NIN) on the new enhanced 10…
- 2 Apr 2021
FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline to May 6
Federal government has extended the deadline for the linkage of the National Identification Number (NIN) to the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card of mobile phone owners in the country by one…
- 6 Apr 2019
NIMC, NIS Ready to Enforce NIN on the New Enhanced e-Passports
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have resolved to commence enforcement of the National Identification Number (NIN) on the new enhanced 10…
- 13 Nov 2025
Banks Ask Customers to Link Accounts to NIN before 2026 to Prevent Restrictions
Commercial banks have asked customers to link their accounts to their national identification numbers (NINs) or tax identification numbers (tax IDs) ahead of the implementation of the new tax laws.…
- 23 Jan 2024
NCC Blames Duplicated NINs for Barred Lines
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has blamed duplicated c (NIN) as responsible for the new wave of complaints from subscribers who have had their SIMs barred despite linking them to their…
- 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…