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Pantami: Ban On New SIM Registration Still In Place

By Sahel Standard Magazine April 2, 2021 58 0

The Federal Government has disclosed that the current ban on registration of new subscriber identification module, commonly known as SIM, to Nigerians will stay in place for a while longer. Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Thursday during the weekly ministerial briefing organised by […]Continue Reading

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NIMC Kicks Against Extortion and Other Vices

By Sahel Standard Magazine March 11, 2021 124 0

…Urges Nigerians To Report Unwholesome Acts The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) wishes to reiterate its zero tolerance to corruption, fraudulent activities, and extortion in the process of enrolment and other activities. The Director-General/CEO, Engr. Aliyu Aziz stated that the NIMC is a responsible and responsive Commission that pursues the highest ethical Continue Reading

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Buhari Approved N5b For NIMC

By Sahel Standard Magazine March 10, 2021 179 0

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday approved N5billion for the National Identity Managment Commission (NIMC) to enable it deliver the national digital economy project with appropriate infrastructures and attractive conditions of service in agencies saddled with the responsibility to do so. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami said there was Continue Reading

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FG Approves The Establishment Of SIM Swap Centres By MNOs And The Extension Of Their Enrolment License Tenure

By Sahel Standard Magazine March 3, 2021 578 0

…Mr President commends the achievement recorded so far The Ministerial Task Force on the NIN-SIM registration held its 4th Review Meeting on Friday, February 26, 2021.  The meeting was Chaired by the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, FNCS, FBCS, FIIM. Key stakeholders joined the Honourable Minister at the […]Continue Reading

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Deadline to link NIN to Bank Accounts Coming

By Sahel Standard Magazine February 11, 2021 127 0

The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami yesterday said the Federal Government would soon announce a timeline for Nigerians to link their National Identity Numbers (NINs) with their bank accounts. Pantami, who spoke with State House Correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, said the timelines for the […]Continue Reading

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FG Plans to Replace BVN with NIN – Pantami

By Sahel Standard Magazine February 9, 2021 121 0

The Federal Government has stated arrangements are ongoing to replace the Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) with the National Identity Numbers (NIN). The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr Isa Pantami, who disclosed this to newsmen shortly after a tour of telecoms operators and NIN licensees in Abuja, said President Muhammadu Buhari has been briefed […]Continue Reading

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9mobile Begins NIN Registration In Selected centers In Lagos, Abuja

By Sahel Standard Magazine February 8, 2021 166 0

One of the leading telecommunications Companies in Nigeria, 9mobile 9mobile, has commenced the National Identification Number (NIN) registration exercise in selected experience centres in Lagos and Abuja. The telco disclosed this in a statement by its Chief Commercial Officer, Stjepan Udovicic. Mr Udovicic said the development followed Federal Government’s approval Continue Reading

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Pantami Approves Reactivation Of 20 Centers For NIN Enrollment In Abuja

By Sahel Standard Magazine January 17, 2021 129 Post a comment

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has approved the reactivation of 20 centers within the FCT to ease the process of enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN). This is according to a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications at the NIMC, Kayode Adegoke. The reactivation is expected to […]Continue Reading

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Nigerians to FG: Suspend NIN Registration ‘Temporarily’

By Sahel Standard Magazine January 13, 2021 110 0

Nigerians have asked the federal government to suspend the National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment temporarily considering the large crowds seeking registration in centres across Nigeria and the risk of COVID-19. The Nation had reported how many Nigerians have continued to besiege various NIMC offices across the nation to register for their NINs. The Nigerian Continue Reading