Nigerian Telecom Subscribers Appeal for 30-Day Extension of NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline
Telecommunications subscribers across Nigeria are calling for an extension of the National Identity Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identity/Identification Module (SIM) linkage deadline by 30 days, expressing concerns over potential disconnections by mobile network operators.
Adeolu Ogunbanjo, the National President of the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS), emphasized the need for additional time during a telephone interview on Wednesday.
Ogunbanjo highlighted the challenges faced by subscribers in completing their NIN-SIM linkage, urging both mobile network operators and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to consider granting a 30-day grace period to avoid disruptions in connectivity.
“It is a difficult time for telecom subscribers in Nigeria as the NIN-SIM linkage deadline expired on February 28. I want to use this medium to appeal to operators and NCC to give subscribers an additional 30-day grace period,” Ogunbanjo stated.
The call for an extension comes after telecom operators, following directives from the NCC, had insisted on enforcing the February 28 deadline to bar subscribers without NIN-SIM linkage, citing the necessity to address rising insecurity in the country.
The integration policy of SIM cards into the NIN database was announced by Isa Pantami, the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, in December 2020, as part of efforts to enhance security measures and streamline identification processes.
LAGRIDE SECURES $100 MILLION UBA FACILITY TO TRANSFORM DRIVERS INTO
Major Financing to Scale ‘Drive To Own’ Programme for 3,500 Captains; Lagride Expands EV Charging Infrastructure in Alausa Lagride has reached…
MILO NIGERIA EXPANDS NATIONAL INFLUENCER ROSTER, FORTIFIES REPRESENTATION IN THE
Brand Signs Footballer Ahmed Musa, Actress Mansurah Isah, and Others to Strengthen Connection with Northern Consumers and Promote Active Living MILO…
Alleged Misconduct at Lagos Hotel Sparks Public Debate on Privacy,
By Audu Solomon Maiyaki Public debates about cultural values, personal freedoms, and the enforcement of existing laws continue to intensify across…
NESTLÉ NIGERIA FORTIFIES 2025 MEDIA AWARDS WITH MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPERT JUDGING
Academics, Nutrition Specialists, and Communicators to Ensure Rigorous Review of 281 Entries Focused on Solution-Oriented National Reporting Nestlé Nigeria has proudly…
WHIP MUSIC JOINS UNCTAD’S ETRADE FOR WOMEN INITIATIVE TO AMPLIFY
GRAMMY-Recognized Founder Melissa Kariuki to Champion Digital Policy Reforms Enabling Africa’s $58.4 Billion Creative Sector in Global Trade JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA…
LAGRIDE UNVEILS LOW-COST ‘OMNI’ TO DISRUPT LAGOS KOROPE TRANSPORT WITH
New Shared-Ride Service Targets Offices, Churches, and Communities, Offering Direct, Affordable, and Coordinated Group Mobility LAGOS, NIGERIA – Lagride, Lagos’ leading…
About Post Author
Views: 0
