SIM cards not linked to the National Identity Numbers (NIN) will be deactivated by the end of February - NCC

NIGERIA — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says that SIM cards not linked to the National Identity Numbers (NIN) will be deactivated by the end of February. Aminu Maida, NCC Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, disclosed this during a meeting with journalists on Tuesday. The compulsory linkage began in December 2020 when the government directed telecommunication companies to block calls from unregistered and unlinked NINs... hallmarknews.com