Nigerian government combats SIM boxing by linking National Identity Numbers to SIM cards.
SIM boxing, a criminal activity, involves using special equipment called SIM Boxes to route international calls through local phone numbers. This enables operators to avoid paying international call charges, depriving governments of revenue. The Nigerian government is addressing the issue by linking National Identity Numbers (NIN) to SIMs, adding visibility to ownership and limiting the number of lines linked to an individual's NIN.
May 06, 2024
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