FG lifts ban on sales, activation of SIM cards
The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted its suspension on the sale and activation of new SIM Cards in the country from Monday, 19th of April 2021. According to the … Read More
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Court bars FG from blocking SIM cards not linked to NIM in April
The Federal Government will not be able to block SIM cards that are not connected to National Identification Numbers next month, according to a Federal High Court in Lagos State. … Read More
NIMC launches new mobile app to link SIM, NIN
The National Identity Management Commission has launched a new Mobile Web Service Application for the easy linking of sim cards (Subscribers Identity Module) and National Identification Number (NIN). The launch … Read More
NIN may not be compulsory for voter’s registration – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission might have rejected the proposed use of the National Identification Number as a requirement for voter’s registration. Minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami, … Read More
FG to replace BVN with NIN
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has said the Federal Government plans to replace Bank Verification Numbers with the National Identity Numbers. The minister said this … Read More
FG extends deadline for NIN registration
The Federal Government has extended the National Identity Number, NIN, registration deadline by 8 weeks This was contained in a statement signed by Mr. Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate, Nigeria Identity … Read More
MTN begins NIN enrollment in Lagos, Abuja, PH
MTN has said it has commenced enrollment for National Identification Number. MTN’s Senior Manager, External Relations, Funso Aina, told our correspondent that the telco had secured Nigerian Identity Management Commission … Read More
NIN will be compulsory for registration, INEC hints
The Independent National Electoral Commission has hinted plans to make the National Identity Number (NIN) a precondition for registering voters when the continuous voter registration exercise commences in a few … Read More
How seven sims can be linked to one NIN -FG
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has said that up to seven SIM cards can be linked to one National Identification Number (NIN) on the National Identity … Read More
Here are companies in charge of NIN enrolment nationwide
The federal government has approved the licensing of 173 centres and 30 state government institutions to conduct enrolment of persons into the National Identity Database (NIDB). The notice was posted … Read More