Tag: SIM Cards
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NCC bars Nigerians under 18 years from obtaining SIM cards
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has started implementing a new policy, barring Nigerians under the age of 18 from owning Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. This decision, according to sources within the commission, is designed to safeguard minors from the responsibilities and liabilities associated with SIM usage. Senior officials at the NCC explained that the…
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Another NIN-SIM deadline that may not be cast in stone – By Okoh Aihe
From the onset, people were not so much against the SIM-NIN Linkage policy of the Nigerian government, especially for the reasons it was introduced, for the fidelity of our electronic business transactions, now digital economy, and for the security of lives in our nation.
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BREAKING: NCC announces final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given a final deadline for telecoms customers to link their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to their National Identity Numbers (NINs). This is contained in a statement released on Wednesday by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka.
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For telecoms, coincidence becomes nightmare – By Okoh Aihe
It was my strong determination this week to write in defence of the Tinubu administration that it couldn’t be behind the large scale disconnection of mobile lines as a sure channel of ensuring that those planning demonstrations over hardship in our nation on August 1, 2024, fail in the process as they will be unable…
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How to personally unbar your SIM cards
According to ALTON, operators have implemented measures to help customers unblock their lines. Follow these steps for each operator:
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SIM barring has nothing to do with planned protest – Telcos
Telecommunications operators have clarified that the recent barring of some subscribers’ lines is unrelated to the planned national protest set to begin on Thursday.
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All sim cards are locally manufactured in Nigeria- NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that all the sim cards presently used in Nigeria were manufactured in Nigeria
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NIN-SIM linkage – a story in search of a good ending – By Okoh Aihe
Looking at the pervasive insecurity in the nation at the moment, it will be right to say that the NIN-SIM Linkage Policy wasn’t a bad idea at all but for the sloppiness with which it was introduced by a former minister who literally slapped it on Nigerians as a necessity that must be executed within…
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Why we will not allow subscribers carry out NIN-SIM linkage online – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened up on why it will not allow subscribers to carry out the linkage of National Identification Number (NIN) to SIM cards via the Internet.
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BREAKING: Nigeria’s teledensity badly affected as telecom subscribers continue to grapple with linking SIM cards to NIN
As Nigerians continue to struggle with linking their SIM cards to their National Identification Number (NIN), the teledensity in Nigeria has recorded a major deadline.