FG Extends Sim And NIN Registration Deadline, Now February 9
Deadline for NIN registration and SIM linking, which was initially postponed to January 19, 2021, has been extended again. The new deadline is February 9.
This has been confirmed by the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). According to the ALTON Publicity Secretary, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo Damian Udeh, “we have received formal confirmation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that President Muhammadu Buhari has graciously approved the extension of the deadline for subscribers with NIN to link it to their SIM registration data from 19th January to 9th February 2021.”
He goes on to thank the Federal Government for the extension, which will enable operators carry out this mandate. “We want to thank the President for giving us more time to deliver on this all-important assignment of creating a credible national identity database for the country. We are also grateful to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Ali Pantami, for his commitment to enabling digital economy.”
Finally, he urged all subscribers to take advantage of the extension. “To ensure that we utilize the extension period judiciously, we urge all telecom subscribers who have a NIN to link it to their SIM Cards through available channels as soon as possible. Those yet to enroll are advised to visit www.nimc.gov.ng for a list of enrolment centres close to them.”
