The deadline set by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for NIN-SIM linkage expired on September 14, 2024. At that Telecommunications operators are expected to start disconnecting mobile telephone lines that are not linked to National Identification Numbers.
According to a recent statement by NCC, no SIM card would remain active without a verified NIN from September 15.
The telecom regulator had encouraged subscribers who were yet to complete their NIN-SIM linkage or have faced issues due to verification mismatches to visit their service providers promptly to update their details before the deadline.