The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission has announced September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for Nigerians to link their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs).
This was contained in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, on Wednesday.
“To ensure full compliance with the NIN-SIM linkage policy, the NCC has directed all Mobile Network Operators to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of SIMs to NINs by September 14, 2024.
“Effective September 15, 2024, the commission expects that no SIM operating in Nigeria will be without a valid NIN.
“We urge all members of the public who have not yet completed their NIN-SIM linkage, or who have faced issues due to verification mismatches, to visit their service providers promptly to update their details before the deadline.
“Alternatively, the approved self-service portals are available for this purpose,” the statement added.
The agency also warned against the sale and purchase of pre-registered SIMs which it claimed are criminal offences punishable by imprisonment and fines.
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