The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to the 30th of June, 2021. The extension was based on the request by stakeholders for an extension till the said date so as to make it easier for all citizens and legal residents to register. It disclosed that about 54 million people have obtained their NIN, which can translate to up to 190 million mobile numbers, since empirical evidence suggests that each unique NIN maps to 3 to 4 phone lines, adding that the much awaited android enrolment system is now ready for deployment. In addition, Telecom providers and other enrolment agents have opened several centres across the country to make it easier for citizens and residents to obtain and link their NINs. Honourable Minister for communications and digital economy, Dr. Isa Pantami thanked Nigerians for their patience and compliance with the FG directive in the NIN-SIM registration exercise. He stated that the government is committed to continually taking decisions aimed at easing the pains of the citizens with regards to issues related to NIN and SIM registration.
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