The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14 as the final deadline for Nigerians to link their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs). According to the NCC, a total of 153 million SIMs have now been linked to NINs, reflecting a significant compliance rate of 96 percent, up from 69.7 percent … Read more
NCC Extends Deadline For SIM-NIN Linkage To July 31 Extension aims to address challenges faced by subscribers and operators, allowing more time for compliance. Telecom companies to prioritize verification of existing subscribers over new ones during the extended period. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced an extension for the linkage … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission has said that the over 40 million telephone lines barred after failing to link to the National Identity Numbers (SIM-NIN Linkage) face the risk of being forfeited soon. NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with Punch in an interview. EDITOR’S … Read more
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 40 million telephone lines were barred by telecommunication operators over the weekend following the expiration of the February 28, 2024 deadline issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission mandating telecom consumers to link the Subscriber Identity Module to their National Identity Numbers. This represents a 28 million increase … Read more
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a new Mobile Web Service (MWS) Application for linkage of Subscribers Identity Module (SIM) cards with National Identity Numbers (NIN). This comes ahead of the deadline expiration for linkage of SIM cards with NIN on April 9. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a new … Read more