Cover
Buhari approves extension of deadline for NIN-SIM linkage for the 8th time
The FG says more services will soon require NIN for identification.
The President Muhammadu Buhari administration has approved the further extension of the deadline for mobile phone subscribers to link their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM registration records till March 31, 2022.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last December directed telecommunications operators to block all SIM cards not registered with NIN by the end of 2020.
This deadline has now been moved eight times with the latest announcement by the NCC on Friday, December 31, 2021, the deadline date that was announced in October.
“Following the request by stakeholders, including citizens, legal residents and Nigerians in the diaspora, the Federal Government has extended the deadline of the exercise to the 31st of March, 2022.
“This extension would enable the Federal Government to consolidate the gains of the process and accelerate the enrolment of Nigerians in key areas like the remote areas, diaspora, schools, hospitals, worship centres, and the registration of legal residents,” the agency said.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, urged Nigerians and legal residents in the country to complete their NIN-SIM linkage as more services will soon require NIN for identification.
The NIMC said the exercise has significantly impacted the growth of NIN issuance with 71 million people on record.
The agency has set up enrolment centres in over 31 other countries to also serve Nigerians in diaspora.
Source: Pulse.ng
Trade Minister Visits Zamfara State, Lauds Governor Dauda Lawal’s economic and Investment drive
Governor Dauda Lawal Commissions ZAM Lithium Processing Plant, Targets 2,000 Jobs, Local Value Addition
Gov Dauda Lawal Flags Off 2026 Wet-Season Farming, Distributes 72,000 Bags of Free Fertiliser to Zamfara Farmers
State Police Ends ‘Ceremonial’ Role of Governors as Security Chiefs — Governor Dauda Lawal
FG urges Ogun, Ondo communities on total support for Dangote Industrial City, Deep Seaport project
ATM PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO OLUBADAN OF IBADAN, OBA RASHED LADOJA
50 Newly Fulfilled Prophecies Of Primate Elijah Ayodele
Isha Sesay to Share Career Insights, Journey into Motherhood on CNN’s African Voices
Governor Dauda Lawal Distributes 50 Subsidised Buses, Commissions Fire Trucks for Swift Emergency Response
Rescue Mission: Governor Dauda Lawal Approves N7.2 billion for Community Projects Across Zamfara
Wema Bank Announces the 7th Edition of Hackaholics
Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Shakes Up Cabinet, Moves Budget Commissioner to Education
Keystone Bank promotes green economy growth with EcoCycle Account
Primate Ayodele Gives Out Fully Furnished House, Seven Vehicles to Church Members
Governor Dauda Lawal Chairs Security Council Meeting, Vows Unprecedented Support for Frontline Troops
