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No extension of deadline for SIM/NIN linkage – NCC
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By Francesca Hangeior
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday, February 29, said that it would not extend the February 28 deadline for the linkage of the Subscribers’ Identity Modules (SIM) with the National Identity Numbers (NIN).
The Commission insisted that it had given adequate notice to subscribers through various platforms of its intention to bar lines that had not been linked with NIN.
NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka told our correspondent that the commission would not change its stance on the matter.
It was gathered that the development has put pressure on the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, as Nigerians thronged their offices nationwide to beat the deadline.
It was gathered that no fewer than 12 million telephone lines would be barred from midnight of February 28th as a result of NCC’s deadline.
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have also said that they would comply with the directive of the regulatory body as citizens have been told for more than three years now about the imperative of linking their SIM with NIN.
According to the chairman, of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, Gbenga Adebayo, telecom operators had no choice but to comply with the NCC’s directive.
Adebayo confirmed that no fewer than 12 million lines out of the 224 million active lines risked deactivation all around the country.
Adebayo said: “About 12 million SIM cards may not have been linked to NIN. Some of these SIM cards work on modems and mifi devices. According to the regulatory directives, those numbers that are not properly linked to NIN will have services withdrawn to them by midnight of 28th February. We stand by that regulatory directive and we are going to comply.”
Speaking on the possibility of an extension of the deadline, Adebayo said no contrary directive has been communicated to operators on the issue from the NCC.
The regulator has made it clear that there won’t be any further extension. Let us remember that this ought to have happened last year, but it was extended by the regulator till the 28th of February, 2024, Adebayo stated.
Meanwhile, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has disclosed that it would continue to respond to requests for the NIN as fresh applicants thronged its offices nationwide.
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Finally, IGP approves hunger protests across Nigeria
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The Nigerian police has finally approved the planned nationwide protests and outlined conditions for participants.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed this on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja.
He urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states.
The police boss said this was to ensure the protest was peaceful.
Egbetokun said, “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest.
“However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place.
“To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest, they should please provide the following information: state the proposed protest routes and assembly points; expected duration of the protest; and names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.”
The police boss said the information expected from the organisers also include measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, as well as key identifiers for possible isolation of potential troublemakers.
By providing the information, he said, the police will be able to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety.
He said the police needed to know the specific routes and areas for the protest to avoid conflicts with other events or activities.
Mr Egbetokun said the police will “establish clear communication channels with protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise; minimise the risk of violence, property damage, or other criminal activity.
“We encourage all protesters to cooperate with the police, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly to guarantee a safe and successful exercise of their rights.
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