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Simple steps that subscribers can take to link their phone numbers with their National Identity Number (NIN)

Nigerian telecommunication service providers have announced simple steps that subscribers can take to link their phone numbers with their National Identity Number (NIN). It had been reported that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) mandated telcos in the country to block all SIM cards that are not registered with NIN within 2 weeks. This means that failure of the subscribers to update their registration records with operators with NIN will lead to the blocking or disconnection of the line by December 31, 2020, though there has been a huge public outcry about the sudden announcement of the policy and short time frame to implement it. The Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has also directed that subscribers can link their NIN to more than one sim card. This can be done by taking their NIN to the office of their service providers. The commission warned the general public to beware of fraudsters and scammers who are on the prowl to swindle unsuspecting people. NIMC sai...
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President Buhari presides over the 24th virtual Federal Executive Council

 President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the 24th virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Physically present at the meeting are Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari.

Also present at the Council Chamber are 11 Ministers, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Ahmed, the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola and the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire.

1. President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the 24th virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

2. President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the 24th virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

3. President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the 24th virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

4. President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the 24th virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Others are the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, and the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola.

The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, and other ministers are participating in the council meeting from their various offices in Abuja.


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