October 31st Deadline: Customers Should Link Their NIN To Sim, NCC Advices

Per reports from multiple sources, the NCC has said that Nigerians may be deprived of the important services that play significant roles in their lives if they fail to link their NIN to SIM after the October 31st deadline. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has advised that all telecommunications users who have not linked their… Continue reading October 31st Deadline: Customers Should Link Their NIN To Sim, NCC Advices

Telecommunications Companies May Be Fined ₦200,000 For Non-Validated NIN

The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that telecommunications companies may be fined ₦200,000 if they fail to verify biometric, National Identity Numbers (NIN), and other private information of its customers. This announcement was made via a proposed draft policy guiding the registration of SIM cards and was published on the NCC website. In September last… Continue reading Telecommunications Companies May Be Fined ₦200,000 For Non-Validated NIN

Telecommunications Companies May Be Fined ₦200,000 For Non-Validated NIN

The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that telecommunications companies may be fined ₦200,000 if they fail to verify biometric, National Identity Numbers (NIN), and other private information of its customers. This announcement was made via a proposed draft policy guiding the registration of SIM cards and was published on the NCC website. In September last… Continue reading Telecommunications Companies May Be Fined ₦200,000 For Non-Validated NIN

MTN Confirms Plans To Sell 14% Of Its Nigerian Business Despite Double-digit Growth

MTN Group based in Nigeria sets to lose 14% of its investment due to the unfavourable market condition in Nigeria, Techbooky writes. MTN’s shareholders agreed to sell their shares — a recoverable asset over the medium term. MTN shareholders confirmed they agreed to terms that demanded them to sell their shares which explains the reason… Continue reading MTN Confirms Plans To Sell 14% Of Its Nigerian Business Despite Double-digit Growth

Ministerial Task Force Warns Nigerians About Sharing Personal Information For NIN Registration

During the final days of 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy to consort with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to access the National Identity Database (NIDB).  They established a Ministerial Task Force responsible for synchronizing SIM card registration and National Identity Number (NIN), especially for Nigerian… Continue reading Ministerial Task Force Warns Nigerians About Sharing Personal Information For NIN Registration