FG extends deadline for Telcos to block SIMs without NIN

The Federal Government has extended the deadline issued to all telecommunications operators in the country to block all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) without National Identification Number (NIN).

"Three (3) weeks extension for subscribers with NIN from 30th December, 2020 to 19th January, 2021..."

"Six (6) weeks extension for subscribers without NIN from 30th December, 2020 to 9th February, 2021...”