The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC has extended the deadline of sim registration NIN to July 31, 2024.
The commission has therefore asked telecommunication companies not to disconnect telephone lines not linked to National Identification Numbers until July 31, 2024
The previous deadline was April 15, 2024, to .
The PUNCH on Saturday reports that the decision communicated via a letter to telcos came after a careful consideration of various challenges and requests for extensions.
The report said, “So, this particular extension from 15th April to 31st July is for those who have four SIMs linked to just one phone line.”
The disconnection process, which began in February, was rolled out in three phases. The first occurred on February 28, 2024, followed by the second phase on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Originally scheduled for April 15, 2024, the third phase has now been rescheduled to commence on July 31, 2024.
During the initial deadline on February 28, 2024, the industry regulator said about 40 million lines not linked to NINs were barred.
The exact number of lines affected by Friday’s deadline remains unclear,.
