NIMC, NCC collaborate on NIN-SIM linkage processes
March 18, 2024 The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have partnered to enhance processes related to the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage. This is contained…
Why telephone lines are barred by service providers, the NIMC connection
Criminal activities of some staffers of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) who engage in duplicating the National Identification Numbers (NIN) of some persons has been linked to telecom subscribers’…
NCC Demands MNOs, Agents, Consumers Compliance with SIM Replacement Guidelines
April 6, 2022 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has insisted that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), their licensed agents and telecom subscribers should always comply with the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)…
NIN-SIM linkage: Again, FG extends deadline to December 31
Expectedly, the Federal Government has extended the deadline for the National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification and linkage to end of this year. The last deadline ended…
Credible identity database key to actualising robust digital economy – Danbatta
October 2, 2021 Over the years the call for a harmonised data for citizens identification in Nigeria has been a front burner issue, and for many, credibility in a national identity…
Local content: We’ve achieved 100% in SIM cards production- Pantami
Aug. 22, 2021 The Federal Government says it has achieved 100 per cent in the production of Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards as well as manufacture of many components of…
Again, FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification Deadline, now October 31, 2021
July 25, 2021 The NIN-SIM linkage also makes it easier for the security agencies to carry out their statutory duties and the relevant parastatals under the Ministry of Communications and…
Nigeria has the capacity to produce about 200m SIM cards annually– Pantami
June 3, 2021 Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, says Nigeria has the capacity to produce SIM cards and Smart phones for the African continent. The minister…
NIN-SIM linking will provide digital framework for improving security, strengthening the economy
May 6, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined Nigerians to fully participate in the ongoing synchronisation of National Identification Number (NIN) with SIM cards across the country. The president made…
FG extends NIN-SIM linkage until June 30 as almost 54m persons obtain NINÂ
May 4, 2021 The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) integration exercise until June 30. This is contained…