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NCC directs telecom operators to block 12m SIM cards not linked to NIN

ALTON Chairman says out of 224 million active lines in Nigeria, about 12 million lines risked deactivation.

Following the February 28 deadline for the linkage of Subscriber Identity Module cards to National Identification Numbers the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecommunication companies to block SIMs without NIN.

The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Communication Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, reaffirmed the development on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, while speaking at the NCC’s Special Day during the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair.

Maida, who was represented by Reuben Mouka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, ruled out an extension of the February 28 deadline, saying telecommunication operators have already been ordered to bar all lines not linked to NIN on before the deadline.

He said, “The National Communication Commission has directed all telecommunication operators to bar phone lines of subscribers whose lines are not linked to their NINs on or before February 28, 2024.

“As a regulator of the telecommunications sector in the country, the Commission carries out its functions to ensure service availability, affordability, and sustainability for all categories of consumers, who are leveraging ICT/Telecoms to drive personal and business activities.

“Conversely, as we promote economic growth through the development of local content, we must also address the challenges faced by consumers and NCC is committed to protecting their rights while ensuring their satisfaction.”

ALTON also confirms the development

Also speaking to ThePunch on the development, the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, Gbenga Adebayo, maintained that telecommunication operators would comply with the directive of the NCC.

The FG had earlier extended NIN-SIM linkage till Dec 31. (Punch)
The FG had earlier extended NIN-SIM linkage till Dec 31. (Punch)

According to him, out of 224 million active lines in Nigeria, about 12 million lines risked deactivation.

“About 12 million SIM cards may not have been linked to NIN. Some of these SIM cards work on modems and mifi devices. According to the regulatory directives, those numbers that are not properly linked to NIN will have services withdrawn to them by midnight today. We stand by that regulatory directive and we are going to comply,” Adebayo said.

ALSO READ: Step-by-step process for NIN verification

Adebayo also dismissed rumours about a possible extension of the deadline, saying, the deadline should have been effected since 2023.

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