Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

NCC Introduces Self-Service for Biometric Mismatches in New SIM-NIN Rules

Aug 19, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced new rules to streamline the SIM-NIN linkage process. These rules are designed to improve SIM card registration, link National Identity Numbers (NIN), and address existing issues, while incorporating self-service options. Outlined in the “Business Rules issued pursuant to the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulation,” the guidelines align with … Read more

Why SIMs Previously Linked To NIN Were Barred — NCC

Mar 5, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has said that SIM cards previously linked to the National Identification Numbers, NIN, were barred because they were bad. It also explained that the job of using NIN to track kidnappers currently terrorising the country is that of the police. Editor’s Picks President Tinubu Returns … Read more

180m Telephone Lines In Nigeria Now Linked To NIN – NCC Boss

Oct 6, 2021.Oct 6, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

…available statistics indicate that the telecommunications industry has bounced back with broadband penetration peaking at 41 percent… The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that over 180 million telephone lines are now linked with the National Identity Numbers (NIN). Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta said this on Tuesday during NCC’s Public … Read more

BREAKING: Another Former Nigerian Senator Dies

Aug 24, 2021.Aug 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Another former Nigerian Senator is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Senator Biyi Durojaiye, a Fourth Republic Senator on the platform of Alliance for Democracy (AD), has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that the Ijebu Igbo born politician died on Tuesday of COVID-19 complications. Senator Durojaiye, EKOHOTBLOG reports, died at the age of 88. READ ALSO: Former Northern Senator, Nuhu Aliyu, … Read more