The disconnections are set to take place on Friday, March 29,2024, following a directive from the NCC mandating all registered SIMs without proper NIN linkage to be either corrected or completely disconnected from networks.
The NIN-SIM Linkage process, which began on February 28, 2024, is part of the government’s initiative to combat criminal activities such as banditry and kidnapping, ultimately bolstering national security.
There are hints of a potential third phase in April 2024.
Operators have reportedly collaborated with the NCC in implementing the directive, demonstrating their dedication to national security objectives and ensuring full compliance by the specified deadlines.
The second phase will target subscribers with five or more SIMs from a single operator that lack verified NIN-SIM linkages.
The third phase, scheduled to start on April 15, will focus on subscribers with four SIMs or fewer and unverified NINs.
While telecoms companies are advocating for a review and extension of the April deadline for the third phase, indications from the NCC suggest a firm commitment to the established timelines.
The first phase resulted in the barring of 40 million lines, including approximately 17 million active SIMs without NIN submissions and 23 million inactive SIMs lacking NINs over the past year.
There are hints of a potential third phase in April 2024.
Operators have reportedly collaborated with the NCC in implementing the directive, demonstrating their dedication to national security objectives and ensuring full compliance by the specified deadlines.
The second phase will target subscribers with five or more SIMs from a single operator that lack verified NIN-SIM linkages.
The third phase, scheduled to start on April 15, will focus on subscribers with four SIMs or fewer and unverified NINs.
While telecoms companies are advocating for a review and extension of the April deadline for the third phase, indications from the NCC suggest a firm commitment to the established timelines.
The first phase resulted in the barring of 40 million lines, including approximately 17 million active SIMs without NIN submissions and 23 million inactive SIMs lacking NINs over the past year.
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ReplyDeleteWith all the linked sim cards how comes they cannot track bandits or kidnappers ?
My dear, don't bother yourself. The more you look, the less you see..
DeleteEveryday we get threatened by this guys😫
ReplyDeleteTired of NIMC and their policy
ReplyDeleteThey want to keep distracting Nigerians with different useless policies! Glo has already barred my line! I have removed the line from all my bank accounts! Anybank that does not comply; will pay dearly!!! God will continue to punish Tinubu and his cohorts; as he doesn't want Nigerians to have peace; he will never have peace. Telecoms is doing their own, bank is doing their own. Frustrating Nigerians every day.
ReplyDeleteAbeg abeg upon all the liked and registered sims the country is still not safe for the citizens, abeg make them park well joor .
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