Nigerian telcos told to block SIMs not linked to digital ID by Feb 28

Companies offering telecommunications services in Nigeria have had a fresh order from the federal government to entirely block all SIM cards not linked to the biometrics-backed National Identification Number (NIN) by February 28, 2024, at the latest.

The directive has been handed down by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), according to corporate notices issued by some of the telcos to their customers and partners.

In MTN Nigeria’s own notice cited by Punch, the telco says the move is in …

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