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Here are 6 directives NCC gave MTN, Airtel, others on SIMs without NIN

Abiola OdutolabyAbiola Odutola
2 years ago
in Business, Spotlight
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It is no longer news that the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) instructed all network providers to block all SIMs without National Identification Numbers (NIN) in two weeks.

But many Nigerians do not know the plans of the regulator to ensure that network providers like MTN, Airtel, Glo and others comply with its instruction.

READ: NIMC releases guidelines for mandatory national identification number

In a statement issued by Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs, NCC, and seen by Nairametrics, the apex regulator and other sister agencies said they were implementing a framework to ensure compliance.

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Highlights of decisions taken for immediate implementation:

  • Affirmation of the earlier directive to totally suspend registration of NEW SIMs by all operators.
  • ​Operators to require ALL their subscribers to provide valid National Identification Number (NIN) to update SIM registration records.
  • The submission of NIN by subscribers to take place within two weeks (from today December 16, 2020 and end by 30 December, 2020).
  • After the deadline, ALL SIMs without NINs are to be blocked from the networks.
  • A Ministerial Task Force comprising the Minister and all the CEOs (among others) as members is to monitor compliance by all networks.
  • ​Violations of this directive will be met by stiff sanctions, including the possibility of withdrawal of operating license.

READ: New SIM policy limits Nigerians to three SIM cards

It stated, “The general public is hereby urged to ensure that their NINs are captured in their SIM registration data.
All inconveniences which might be occasioned by this directive are deeply regretted.”

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What you should know

Nairametrics had reported on Tuesday that NCC gave telecommunications operators (MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9Mobile and others) in the country two weeks to block all SIM cards that are not registered with National Identity Numbers (NIN).

READ: Telecoms operators fined N74 million for violating regulations

Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, in a statement issued on Tuesday and seen by Nairametrics, explained that the decision is to consolidate the achievements of last year’s SIM registration audit and improve the performance and sanity of the sector.

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He stated, “Following the earlier directive on the suspension of new SIM registration by network operators, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) convened an urgent meeting of key stakeholders in the Communications industry on Monday, December 14, 2020.

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“The meeting had in attendance the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Management of NCC, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), as well as the CEOs and Management staff of all service providers in the industry.”

Tags: Airtel NigeriaBusiness NewsGloMTN NigeriaNigeria NewsNigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

Comments 15

  1. Deke says:
    December 16, 2020 at 9:11 am

    Why must we address national issues with fire brigade tactics? 2 weeks to submit NIN in a country of over 150 million and half illiterate? Our leaders just show themselves as insensitive & detached from the Nigerian reality.

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  2. Taiwo says:
    December 16, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    How many Nigerians are even aware of anything called NIN, aside from Lagos, Abuja and a few other major city Residence who might have applies for it because of international passport?

    Hope this don’t lead to another #Endears like protest.

    Disconnecting someone’s phone within 2 weeks, where most people are totally dependent on their phones might be too much to bear, especially during this season.

    I would expect a minimum of 6 months notice and a better distributed registration centers.

    Go for NIN by 6am, you will be lucky to get anything less than 100 in that days list, except you are ready to bribe with 5-10k.

    Very disconnected people.

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says:
    December 16, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    Pls get us like 3month because nigeria pollution is 206 million nigeria nd stop asking for out bvn number for nin

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  4. Rev. Dr. John Akintoye. says:
    December 16, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    Ijust wish that the regulators will not be expected to come enmass to their various offices within this 2 weeks in view of Covid 19 2nd surge.
    I will suggest that from their records, they should text their customers who have not done theirs to send it to them via text also and those who have done theirs before should also be informed.
    This way, customers will not need to come the various offices of the service providers. Thanks.
    Rev. Dr. John Akintoye.

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  5. Okoye chukwuemeka Vincent says:
    December 16, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    I believe it can still be done with phone .
    Must one have to go to glo or mtn office ?

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  6. James Adeniji says:
    December 16, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    It is only in Nigeria that someone has to register a sim. Nigerian government officials are power drunk. Instead of improving the network they are asking for privacy details. They will soon be mining the database for the number of our wives and girlfriends. Block heads with last century ideas.

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    • Shyagent says:
      December 18, 2020 at 10:47 am

      You’ve said it all.

      Reply
  7. Chigozie says:
    December 17, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    This NIN wouldn’t still be enough, the insecurity they say that bio sim registration couldn’t solve? What’s the difference between Sim registration data and the NIN data?

    Reply
  8. Bob silv says:
    December 17, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Everyday problem, which country is this,am just tried of this country called Nigeria

    Reply
  9. Decryptus says:
    December 17, 2020 at 11:06 pm

    What of we that have up to 5 sim like this? This country na joke aswear

    Reply
  10. Anonymous says:
    December 19, 2020 at 11:04 am

    What about those that don’t have National identifcation Number? Honestly I don’t understand this

    Reply
    • Anonymous says:
      January 16, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      Like me here I don’t have and I have being wanted to have but if u go to the Nin office na headache and still they want some bribe

      Reply
  11. Victoria Okeke says:
    December 19, 2020 at 11:06 am

    What about those that don’t have National Identification number? Honestly I don’t understand this

    Reply
  12. Grace says:
    May 17, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    I wish you people can assist me with some credits

    Reply
  13. Mr cy nnah says:
    April 15, 2022 at 11:53 pm

    What does nin has to do with my bank account been block

    Reply

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