Telcos to bar subscribers not linked To NIN

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed telecommunications service providers to block subscribers who have not linked their phone numbers to their National Identification Numbers (NIN) by February 28, 2024.

Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, conveyed this directive through Ruben Mouka, the Director of Public Affairs, during the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Wednesday.

Emphasizing the importance of national security, Maida insisted that telecom consumers link their NIN to their SIM cards by the specified deadline.

He reiterated that the February 28th deadline for telecom operators to deactivate the lines of subscribers failing to link their NIN to SIM cards remains in effect.

Maida also shared that, as of 2023, the telecoms industry contributed 13.5% to the nation’s GDP.

Highlighting the NCC’s commitment to consumer rights and satisfaction, he emphasized the creation of an environment for affordable, equitable service that supports the country’s economic growth.

The NCC boss urged telecom companies to prioritize customer satisfaction and maintain high service delivery standards.

He noted that the commission has implemented measures, including the directive on May 17, 2023, for licensed mobile network operators to begin using approved Harmonized Short Codes (HSCs) to provide services to Nigerian telecom consumers.

This initiative allows consumers to use the same codes across all networks, simplifying access to services for the over 224 million active mobile telephone lines in Nigeria.

Writing by Oluwaseyi Ajibade

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