FG extends NIN-SIM linkage until June 30 as almost 54m persons obtain NIN
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…
NCC arrests 5 suspects over alleged fraudulent registration of SIM cards
April 22, 2021 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has arrested no fewer than five suspects for allegedly engaging in fraudulently registration and sale of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. The…
Criminals Are Feeling Heat Of NIN-SIM Verification Exercise – Pantami
April 12, 2021 The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, on Monday, said criminals across the country are “feeling the heat” of the ongoing linking of National…
Failure to obtain NIN could lead to between 7 to 14 years jail term – Minister warns
The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami has warned that failure to obtain the National Identity Number (NIN) could lead to between seven and 14 years imprisonment…
Lagos Court orders extension of NIN registration by 2 months
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number, NIN by two months. Justice Maureen Onyetenu granted the extension while delivering…
Over 47M NINs Have Been Collected By Mobile Operators – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday said over 47 million Nigerians have registered for the National Identity Numbers (NINs). NCC Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, who disclosed…
NCC clears the air on speculations of impending mass disconnection of telephone lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cleared the air on speculations of impending mass disconnection of telephone lines. The NCC said the speculations arose as a result of numerous publications…
Pantami’s directive pushes covid-19 infections to a new high; 11 die in one day
The recent policy by the minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, ordering all Nigerians to link their National Identification Number, NIN, to their SIM or risk being…
Blocking SIM Cards: Reps wants process extended to 10 weeks
The House of Representatives has asked the National Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the 31st December deadline issued to sim card owners to submit their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to…