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Phone line blockages not linked with August 1 protest, says Telcom operators
By Francesca Hangeior.
The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria has stated that the recent disconnection of SIM cards by mobile operators is unrelated to the planned national protest.
The nationwide protest is set to commence on August 1 to draw attention to the country’s economic challenges and demand improved living conditions.
In a statement, the telecom operators clarified that the disconnections are part of a scheduled exercise to align National Identification Numbers with SIM registration records, set to conclude on July 31, 2024.
Initially planned for April 15, 2024, the disconnection was postponed to July 31 by the Nigeria Communications Commission following requests for extensions due to subscriber challenges.
The Federal Government mandated SIM card blocks for those not linked to NINs in 2020, a measure introduced in response to increasing terrorist attacks, kidnappings, and banditry during the final months of President Buhari’s administration.
“The fact of the matter is that the harmonisation exercise of the SIM registration database and National Identity database has been ongoing for several months,” the telcos association stated.
ALTON, chaired by Gbenga Adebayo, explained that this harmonisation process had been underway for several months and aimed to enhance the accuracy and integrity of the National SIM registration database.
“Customers who had their lines blocked recently are those whose service providers found a mismatch between their records on both databases.
It was a big show of affluence as Imo State born Billionaire, Chief. Dr. Ugonna Osinachi Cliff Orabuchi, (Ikenga Ogberuru) generally known as Panteka, CEO Teka Group LTD bid his Father In-Law farewell with a casket worth over N130 million Naira.
His father In-Law , Nze Mathias Nwafor Uzo Orakwute, from Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, died recently at the age of 72.
According to information, the billionaire had a very close bond with the deceased father in-law . He took good care of him while he was alive and even built him an edifice and supported people close to him.
The gasketed Copper Mirror finish casket adorned with white velvet interior and full couch with foot Panel is reliably gathered to be one of the premium products of Apams.
According to research, Copper is unique as a casket material because, like bronze, it’s long lasting but will gradually oxidize.
The event attracted who is who in Igboland and many social clubs
Chief. Dr. Ugonna Osinachi Cliff Orabuchi is one of the most respected, and sought after business moguls in Nigeria today.
He’s regarded as a maker of men, a visionary leader, a philanthropist.
Ex-UK secretary of state for international trade Kemi Badenoch on Saturday emerged as the leader of the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom.
Kemi Badenoch, 44, representing North West Essex in the British parliament, contested for the Conservative Party’s leadership on Thursday, October 31.
Badenoch, at the close of voting, in a statement, thanked supporters of her “Renewal2030” campaign promise of returning the party to 10 Downing Street, after a historic loss for Keir Starmer’s Labor Party.
Polls have closed for the Conservative Party leadership contest. I want to thank all our party members who have taken the time to listen to pitches from all of the candidates, turned up to our Hastings and hosted us in your associations and in your homes.
The Conservative Party is much more to me than a membership organization. It is a family. Thank you to all who voted, especially those who supported me,” she wrote. on her X handle.
She will now replace Rishi Sunak who quit after the party’s poor showing in July’s general election.
Prof Utuama, a two-term Deputy Governor, served under the administration of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.
He was born on June 5, 1947, Utuama served as Deputy Governor to former Governor Uduaghan from May 2007 to May 2015.
It was reliably gathered that the ex-Deputy Governor died in Warri at the age of 78 after a protracted illness.
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