SIM Cards

REVEALED: Why Some Subscribers Still Have Their SIM Cards Barred Despite Linking Them To NIN

Jan 23, 2024. by Praise Ben

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

JUST IN: NCC Speaks On Disqualifying Nigerians From Getting SIM Cards

Oct 7, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

NCC has spoken about disqualifying Nigerians from getting SIM cards in the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has debunked the report that it disqualified Nigerians from owning Subscriber Identity Module (SIM). It was earlier reported on Wednesday that the commission disqualified Nigerians below the age of 18 from registering … Read more

BREAKING: NCC Disqualifies Nigerians Below 18 Years From Getting SIM Cards

Oct 14, 2021.Oct 6, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

NCC has disqualified Nigerians below 18 years from getting SIM cards. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the disqualification of Nigerians below the age of 18 from registering and owning a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in the country. The latest development was made known via a draft copy of the modified … Read more

Issuance Of New SIM Cards To Resume On April 19 – FG

Apr 16, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The resumption of new SIM cards issuance comes as the country is set to implement a Revised National Digital Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration The Federal Government on Thursday said the issuance of new SIM cards will resume on April 19, “as long as verification is done and the guidelines are fully adhered to.” … Read more

SIMs With Submitted But Unlinked NINs Will Not Be Blocked – Telcos

Jan 19, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Subscribers Oppose Telecom Tariff Hike, Give Ultimatum

Subscribers with NIN have until January 19 as deadline to link their NIN with their SIM cards while subscribers without NIN have until February 9 to do so. The NIMC has said it is not aware of any planned extension of the deadline Mobile operators have said that SIMs with unlinked but submitted National Identity … Read more

Mixed Reactions Trail Sales Suspension, Registration Of SIM Cards

Dec 17, 2020.Dec 17, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Cards Subscribers and stakeholders in the telecommunications industry on suspension Wednesday expressed mixed feeling on the suspension of sales and registration of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIM) cards as directed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). They spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The Minister of Communications and Digital … Read more

NCC Deactivates 2.2 Million SIM Cards

Mar 9, 2020.Mar 9, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deactivated 2.2 million improperly registered Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards from all telecommunication networks nationwide. Its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, through the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Henry Nkemadu made this announcement in a statement in Abuja, Where he noted that the commission’s efforts in this regard … Read more

Insecurity: 2.2 Million SIM Cards Deactivated

Mar 9, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

In order to ensure the security of lives and property, about 2.2 million improperly registered Subscriber Identification Module, SIM, cards across telecommunication networks nationwide have been deactivated by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC). Disclosing this in a statement signed by Dr Henry Nkemadu, Director, Public Affairs in Abuja, Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, … Read more