By: Mercy Peter
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 15, 2024, deadline for telephone users to link their mobile lines with their National Identity Numbers (NIN).
NCC warned that failure to do so will result in the lines being barred.
The Commission also announced that 153 million subscribers have already linked their SIMs with their NINs.
To ensure full compliance with the NIN-SIM linkage policy, the NCC has directed all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of SIMs to NINs by September 14, 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. Alternatively, the approved self-service portals are available for this purpose,” NCC directed.
The NCC also warned that the sale and purchase of pre-registered SIMs are criminal offences punishable by imprisonment and fines.
“We encourage citizens to report any such activities to the Commission via our toll-free line (622) or through our social media platforms,” it stated further.
