Many residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have struggled to obtain the Federal Government’s subsidized 50kg bags of rice, priced at N40,000. The government launched the sale of 30,000 metric tons of subsidized rice, but the process of obtaining the rice has been fraught with challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s … Read more
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a significant reduction in the salaries of legislators and executive members by 30% and 40%, respectively. This proposal was discussed during an interactive session on Monday, led by Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more
Nigerians have often struggled with identification verification, particularly the inconvenience of long queues at National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) offices. While NIMC manages Nigeria’s national identity database, the associated logistical challenges can be daunting. To alleviate this issue, a comprehensive DIY guide has been developed, allowing individuals to modify their NIN (National Identification Number) details … Read more
MTN has shut all its stores and service centres in Nigeria following subscriber outrage and vandalism due to lines being barred over NIN and SIM registration mismatches. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Telecoms giant MTN has shut all its stores and service centres across Nigeria following an uproar from subscribers after the network provider barred their … Read more
A group of frustrated Nigerians gathered outside the MTN office in Ibadan today, protesting the recent disconnection of phone numbers due to the failure to link them to their National Identification Numbers (NIN). The affected individuals after waiting outside without getting access, started throwing stones and raising curses to express their discontent with the telecommunications … Read more
NIMC reassured the public that Nigerians’ data remains uncompromised despite reports of unauthorized websites selling sensitive information. Eko Hot Blog reports that in response to allegations of exposed sensitive data, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reassured the public that Nigerians’ data remains uncompromised. This online media platform gathered that this assurance was provided … Read more
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has raised concerns over how sensitive data of Nigerians, including National Identity Numbers (NIN), are sold online for N100, highlighting major data privacy breaches and cybersecurity gaps. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paradigm Initiative (PIN), an organization that connects underserved young Africans with digital opportunities, has raised the alarm over a data breach … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for SIM-NIN linkage by one week The second phase of the disconnection process was initially set for March 29, 2024 The extension comes after concerns raised by telecom subscribers’ association and internet disruptions Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has once again … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not continue to import food as his administration strives to invest in agriculture to boost food production in the country. The Nigerian leader made this remark on Friday, during a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that more than 40 million telephone lines facing restrictions due to their owners’ failure to link their SIM cards with their National Identification Number (NIN) will soon lose the ability to make calls. Reuben Mouka, the NCC Director of Public Affairs, stated on Tuesday … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 70 million bank customers are at risk of losing access to their accounts as the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive on restricting accounts without Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) and National Identification Numbers (NIN) comes into effect. The directive, issued on December 1, 2023, mandates a ‘Post No Debit’ restriction on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed why some subscribers have their SIM cards barred despite linking them to their National Identification Number (NIN). According to the commission, such subscribers are victims of duplicated National Identification Numbers. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update On ‘Soon-To-Take-Off’ Student Loan Scheme FG: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that starting from March 1, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that accounts lacking the Bank Verification Number (BVN) and the National Identity Number (NIN) will face restrictions on conducting transactions Similarly, the CBN has made the possession of BVN and NIN mandatory for all bank account openings. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is reviewing and expanding the National Social Register to accommodate pensioners and ex-servicemen under its Conditional Cash Transfer scheme. It is also removing beneficiaries who have excited the poverty line, dead beneficiaries and would disqualify those without National Identification Numbers and Bank Verification Numbers. It was further … Read more
NIN Enrolment Nears 90 Million – NIMC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that almost 90 million people have registered for the National Identification Number (NIN). NIMC Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Aliyu Aziz, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at an event to commemorate the … Read more
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Senior Pastor has lashed out at the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government for blocking the phone lines of Nigerians over the NIN-SIM policy. …Buhari had on April 2, 2022 approved the implementation of the NIN-SIM policy which restricts calls on any SIM not linked with NIN EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Picks Abuja For Convention, NEC Decides … Read more
NCC has said for subscribers that have not registered for their NIN, what to do is to get their SIM registered at any accredited centre The commission said the link and the accompanying narrative represented patent misinformation and disinformation EDITOR’S PICK Planned Protest Looms In Osun Over Killing Of Businessman PDP Vows To Reclaim Cross … Read more
Buhari Given 72-hour Ultimatum To Unbar Lines Of 72 Million Nigerians SERAP said the decision to bar people from making calls was an infringement on the rights of expression of Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure Of Returning – Wole Soyinka ‘Our Policies, Programmes … Read more
Code to link NIN to Glo and how to link your nin with your glo amid the NIN-SIM linkage problem in Nigeria can be accessed below. EDITOR’S PICK Train Attack: Tinubu Visits Kaduna, Donates ₦50 Million To Victims Over 1500 Fake Workers Detected In Civil Service – FG 2023: PDP Zoning Committee Concludes Sitting EKO HOT BLOG had … Read more