NCC to Block SIM Cards of MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile and others without NIN
NCC to Block SIM Cards of MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile and others without NIN – As an order from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to all telecommunictions to block all SIM Cards without National Identity Number (NIN), the implementation date has been announced. SEE HOW TO CHECK IF YOUR NIN IS IN REGISTERD WITH YOUR SIM CARD AND HOW TO UPDATE YOURS
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NCC to Block SIM Cards of MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile and others without NIN
What makes this announcement or decision by NCC more serious is their warning to Network Providers of withdrawing their licence and imposing heavy penalty on any that fails to comply with their decision as instructed.
This announcement was made on Monday, December 14, 2020 to the hearing of everyone.
According to the Director of Public Affairs of the NCC, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, he noted that “following the earlier directive on the suspension of new SIM registration by network operators, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) convened an urgent meeting of key stakeholders in the Communications industry on Monday, December 14, 2020.”
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) instructs all network providers to block all SIMs without National Identification Numbers (NIN) in two weeks.
All SIM Cards are inclusive in this; MTN, Airtel, GLO, 9mobile and others
What to do for your SIM Card not to be blocked?
For your SIM Card not to be blocked, you ought to register your SIM Card with your National ID Card
How to get NIN Number
National Identification Number can be gotten when you register for National ID in any NIMC Centre or office close to you.
NIMC Enrolment/Registration Offices and Centres to Register and Get NIN, National ID Card & Number
Steps on How to Register NIN Online & NIMC Offices in Nigeria – penrol.nimc.gov.ng
How to add your NIN to your SIM Card for it not to be blocked
- Visit your Network Provider Office (MTN, Airtel, GLO, 9mobile etc. office) very close to you
- Go with your National Identity Card (NIN)
- Tell them to update your information in your SIM with your NIN
How to update your SIM Registration and add NIN to your MTN SIM Card for it not to be blocked
How to update your SIM Registration and add NIN to your GLO SIM Card for it not to be blocked
How to update your SIM Registration and add NIN to your Airtel SIM Card for it not to be blocked
How to update your SIM Registration and add NIN to your 9mobile SIM Card for it not to be blocked
Note: There is need to update your SIM Card to be on a safer side and for it not to be blocked; do well to act according to the instructions of NCC. You may lose important contacts if your lines are banned or blocked.
How to Check the Status of your SIM Card for MTN, Airtel, GLO, 9mobile and others
MTN – dial *789*1#
Airtel – dial *746#
9mobile – dial 746 or 200
Glo – text REG to 746 or 3456
If the feedback message reads: Dear subscriber, thank you for checking your status. Your account information doesn’t need to be updated at this time.
This implies that your SIM is okay but if reverse is the case, then be rest assured you you have to go and update your SIM card
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