Nigeria's NCC sets Sept 14, 2024, as final deadline for SIM-NIN linkage with 96% compliance.

Nigeria's NCC sets September 14, 2024, as final deadline for SIM-NIN linkage. Over 153 million SIMs linked, representing a 96% compliance rate. The NCC has directed all Mobile Network Operators to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of SIMs to NINs by the deadline, which is crucial for enhancing trust and security in the digital economy, reducing fraud and cybercrime, and promoting financial inclusion and economic growth.

August 28, 2024
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