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    NCC announces final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage

    Vincent OsuwoBy Vincent OsuwoAugust 28, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14, 2024, as the final date for Nigerians to link Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers, NIN.

    “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,” the NCC stated in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, on Wednesday.

    Muoka explained that over 153 million SIMs had been effectively linked to a NIN, indicating a remarkable 96% compliance rate, up from 69.7% in January 2024.

    “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.

    The NCC further stated that the selling and purchase of pre-registered SIM cards are criminal crimes punishable by jail and penalties.

    “As we approach the final phase of this critical process, the NCC seeks the continued cooperation of all Nigerians to achieve 100 percent compliance. The complete linkage of all SIM cards to NINs is essential for enhancing the trust and security of our digital economy.

    “By verifying all mobile users, this policy strengthens confidence in digital transactions, reduces the risk of fraud and cybercrime, and supports greater participation in e-commerce, digital banking, and mobile money services. This, in turn, promotes financial inclusion and drives economic growth.

    “Through collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and the National Identity Management Commission, the NCC has uncovered alarming cases where individuals possessed an unusually high number of SIM cards—some exceeding 100,000.

    The Commission also remains committed to working with security agencies and other stakeholders to crack down on the sale of pre-registered SIMs, thereby safeguarding national security and ensuring the integrity of mobile numbers in Nigeria,” the statement added.

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