Conditional return of SIM card sales in Nigeria
Government lifts ban but warns new registrations have to link with National Identification Number.
Paul Adepoju
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Nigeria again reschedules SIM NIN registration
Government says MNOs have to date collected 56.18 million National Identification Numbers.
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Nigeria extends NIN-SIM integration deadline
Regulator says 47.8 million NINS have been collected by mobile operators.
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Nigerian govt accused of extortion with USSD service fees
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said charges have since been suspended.
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Nigeria suspends sale, registration, activation of new SIM cards
The move is expected to impact SA’s MTN, which is the leading mobile network operator in the west African country.
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9mobile backs Nigeria’s economic transformation strategy
CEO Alan Sinfield met with Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.
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‘New normal’ accelerates demand for digital skills, 4IR tech
Digital Nigeria eLearning Platform launched to bolster local skills development.
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Nigeria: banks owe telcos US$45-million over USSD suspension
Minister says banks must pay for using telecommunications networks and infrastructure, including USSD channels.
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Lockdown driving up demand for mobile devices from Africa
Europe, the Middle East and other continents face a scarcity of devices occasioned by the global pandemic, according to Konga.
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Nigeria completes 5G trial as conspiracy theories increase
Regulator issues a statement clarifying the country’s stance.
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Nigeria: NCC's new chairman must 'hit ground running'
Irregular SIM card registration, data management and privacy issues among top priorities for Professor Adeolu Akande.
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Nigeria targets 70% broadband penetration by 2025
Country's government is working with UK government to achieve target.