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Exited N-Power beneficiaries to apply for CBN empowerment options
A portal to enable Exited N-Power beneficiaries apply for CBN empowerment options has been launched by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.

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The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development has launched a portal enabling exited N-Power beneficiaries to apply for CBN empowerment options.
This was disclosed by the Ministry in a social media statement on Friday evening.
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53,460 3G and 4G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) deployed in Nigeria – Prof. Danbatta
The 3G and 4G base transceiver stations deployed in Nigeria in the last 5 years increased from 30,000 to 53,460.

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January 23, 2021
A total of 53,460 third-generation (3G) and fourth-generation (4G) base transceiver stations (BTS) have been deployed in Nigeria in the last five years.
This was disclosed by the Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta at a briefing session for the new Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Engr. Festus Yusuf Daudu.
According to Danbatta, the effective regulatory regime put in place by his leadership has created the desired impetus for the increased deployment of infrastructure by various telecoms operators, which in turn, has helped to improve the broadband penetration and other related service delivery in the telecoms industry.
“The BTS, fibre optic cables and other related infrastructure are central to the provision of improved service experience for Nigerians by their respective telecoms service providers.
“The licensed Infrastructure Companies (InfraCos) are also expected to add 38,296km to optic fibre cables when they commence full operations.”
What they are saying
According to Prof Danbatta:
- “The Commission will continue to put in its best in the discharge of its mandates, especially in facilitating the deployment of broadband, which is central to diversifying the Nigerian economy and national development”
- “Also, it is our belief that the communications industry, under the leadership of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, will experience more quantum leaps and retain its current leadership role in the telecommunications space”
In his reaction and comment, the new Perm Sec, Engr. Festus Yusuf Daudu said:
- “I want to thank NCC for its contribution to the Nigerian economy so far. I am not exaggerating about the achievements of NCC, in terms of contribution to GDP and how NCC’s effective regulatory role has been helping the economy in so many ways”
What you should know
- The BTS system is part of a GSM network that is responsible for the reception and transmission of radio signals from mobile phones.
- A Base Transceiver Station is a general description of equipment consisting of the telecommunication technology and the air interface of the mobile network (GSM, UMTS etc.).
- The deployment of the 3G and 4G base transceiver stations (BTS) increased from 30,000 to 53,460, in the last 5 years
- While the Fibre Optic Transmission cables expanded from 47,000km to 54,725km
- As at November, 2020, active telephony subscribers stood at 208 million with tele-density standing at 108.92%
- Active Internet subscriptions of 154.9 million were achieved with broadband penetration rate of 45.07%
- The number of subscriptions to DND service hit over 30 million as the service empowers Nigerians to be able to protect themselves from the menace of unsolicited text messages and calls.
Why this matters
Having more Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) is quite imperative for driving an improved broadband/telecoms service delivery to Nigerian subscribers.
The poor services currently experienced by many telephony subscribers, especially in areas not sufficiently covered by Base stations, will now be a thing of the past as even subscribers in the remotest rural areas can conveniently receive and make calls and as well as enjoy other subscription services, without hitches.
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Steps to take to get your NIN
Getting your national identification number is free and would not take you a lot of time if you follow the right steps.
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January 23, 2021
You cannot fully claim to be a citizen of a country if you don’t have a means of identification. There are several means of identification for Nigerians like the international passport, voter’s card, or driver’s license. Still, the most recognized and widely accepted means of identification is the National Identity Card which carries a unique number.
Your national identification number is required for almost anything you do in Nigeria these days, including opening a bank account and get a sim card. Getting your national identification number is free and would not take you a lot of time if you follow the right steps. There are three types of enrolment processes:
READ: NIN Registration: NIMC adopts booking system for enrolment from December 30
1. Self Service:
In this case, you walk into an enrollment centre and apply by yourself. All you have to do is feel an enrollment form, submit it to the officer available and do your biometrics, after which your NIN would be given to you.
2. Assisted Service:
For the assisted service, you walk in and get assistance from a support officer who helps you fill your form correctly and make sure your application is submitted. This service is mostly for people that can neither read nor write. It makes the process easier for them and helps to avoid time wastage.
READ: FG directs the suspension of NIMC staff involved in extortion of NIN applicants
3. Mobile Service:
You also have the option of walking into a mobile enrollment centre in your neighbourhood, and either do a self or assisted service. Check online for the mobile enrollment centres close to you.
To get your unique national identification number, there are some steps you have to take. They include;
Step 1: Walk into the nearest NIMC enrolment centre with the required documents (any means of identification and your BVN if you have one). Make sure you have not enrolled before, if you have, go along with your old national identification number.
READ: FG extends deadline for Telcos to block SIMs without NIN to February 2021
Step 2: Get and fill the enrollment form providing all the required information.
Step 3: Submit the filled form to the enrollment officer, who then inputs your details into the online enrollment application.
Step 4: Verify and confirm the enrolment data on the system to avoid mistakes.
READ: Beware of fake NIN app, NIMC warns Nigerians
Step 5: Capture your headshot photo, fingerprints and signature
Step 6: Give the enrolment officer your supporting documents to scan
Step 7: Your enrolment is acknowledged, and two slips are generated for you. The first slip should be a transaction slip and the second slip should be a NIN slip indicating completion of enrolment.
READ: FG commences NIN enrollment for foreign diplomats
The federal government recently made it mandatory for all Nigerians to link their NIN with their sim, so it is essential for you to get your NIN if you don’t have one. Getting your NIN should not be difficult if you have the required documents and follow the steps stated above.
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FG commences NIN enrollment for foreign diplomats
The NIMC has announced that it has started the enrolment of NIN for foreign diplomats in Nigeria.

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January 23, 2021
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced that it has started the enrolment of NIN for foreign diplomats in Nigeria.
This was disclosed by the NIMC in a statement on Friday.
“The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) in his bid to ensure seamless enrolment of all diplomats in the country for the purpose of the ongoing NIN-SIM linkage and other need, directed the setting up of the enrolment center at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja,” the agency said.
READ: Beware of fake NIN app, NIMC warns Nigerians
The enrolment of diplomats started on Monday, 18th January 2021.
NIMC assured Nigerians that it would ensure the enrolment of all Nigerians and legal residents into the National Identity Database.
READ: FG invalidates SIM integration using BVN generated NIN, applicants must visit NIMC offices
What you should know: Nairametrics reported earlier that the Federal Government on Sunday announced the mandatory National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment for foreign diplomats in the country.
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Ajani
November 28, 2020 at 8:26 pm
How many months do we want to keep on taking about n power, please Nigeria youths wake up
Etiemana, Mary
November 29, 2020 at 6:54 am
Pls which site can I apply from. Thanks
Babakaka Muhammad
November 28, 2020 at 9:39 pm
I want to apply how to process?
Adeniyi K.Joshua
November 28, 2020 at 10:22 pm
I am unable to have access to the portal for the reg.Thanks for your time.
Anonymous
December 4, 2020 at 11:43 am
1 want to apply
Amiara Francis ogbonna
November 29, 2020 at 9:38 am
I want to apply, what are the procedure
Dominic k
November 30, 2020 at 12:12 pm
The CBN guide lines shouldn’t be unfavorable to us, we are hoping to build future bridges with this.
Titus
November 29, 2020 at 2:47 pm
Where is the portal we are to apply with?
Patricia Simon
November 29, 2020 at 3:41 pm
How do I apply
Ibrahim Ayuba
November 29, 2020 at 6:11 pm
My country is moving fine according to what I can see the government is trying all the best to eradicate poverty out the countries, my prayer was that our local, state, and federal governments: God, help our countries elected officials as they allocate the necessary resources for combatting this pandemic.God Help them to provide more tests.
Livinus Adoga
November 30, 2020 at 6:11 am
Please publicize the link or portal for applications. Thank you
Chibueze
November 29, 2020 at 10:09 pm
Give us the portal.
Nafiu Ibrahim
November 29, 2020 at 10:43 pm
We don’t know how to apply
Abubakar idris abiso
November 29, 2020 at 11:52 pm
[email protected]
ibrahim danfulani
November 30, 2020 at 3:57 am
thats good minister hajiya sadiya
Mark
November 30, 2020 at 7:16 am
I want to apply is good news if is true
Anonymous
November 30, 2020 at 12:54 pm
pls we need the site
Anonymous
November 30, 2020 at 5:49 pm
Existing n power deserve a better exit program or package, to enable them stand meaningful and for the goal of this program to be actualize.
Abdullahi Muktar Gayam
November 30, 2020 at 9:24 pm
Please notify me when the website is available. Thanks.
Anonymous
November 30, 2020 at 11:18 pm
I want to apply
Anosike Chidalu
December 1, 2020 at 2:11 am
Good information, pls can we have site so that we can àpply thanks
Jane oparaji
December 1, 2020 at 5:43 am
Please I need the site
Lawal Abduljeleel.o.
December 1, 2020 at 5:25 pm
Haaaaa God why we deserve something better than all this lie lie leaders
Anonymous
December 1, 2020 at 7:30 am
Pls make the link or the porpol available for us to apply thanks
Abubakar Rufa'i Muhammad
December 1, 2020 at 10:05 pm
My problems are not portal or website but are they very sure that the exit package is guarantee??
VICTOR IDÒWU ADELOWO
December 2, 2020 at 9:13 pm
The site coùld not be reach ibtrybopening the sitè several ly it keep saying the site còuld be reach and through chrome iß says IP SERVER could not be found
LAUWALI SHEHU
December 4, 2020 at 6:22 am
WE ARE WAITING TO APPLY
Precious
December 4, 2020 at 8:49 am
Please we need de link
Anonymous
December 5, 2020 at 10:24 pm
please the link should be visible to all the beneficiaries thanks
Lucky
December 18, 2020 at 5:24 am
The site is always not available. The verification code has not bent to my email. Or do they want to trick us again? What do I do to get the verification code please?