Archives Tag: NIN
Steps To Take To Get Your National Identification Number (NIN)
April 19, 2022
Without a form of identification, you cannot fully claim to be a citizen of a country. Nigerians can use an international passport, a voter’s card, or a driver’s license to prove their identity. The National Identity Card, which bears a unique number, remains the most recognizable and commonly accepted form of identity. Read more about … Continue reading Steps To Take To Get Your National Identification Number (NIN)
The Electronic Identity Card
April 19, 2022
A 2019 court order put a temporary halt to electronic identity card issuance initiated by the Goodluck Jonathan’s Administration after 1.2 million cards had been issued. The electronic identity card was supposed to be the super app of civil registers and traditional ID cards, combining identification that is digitally verifiable with the ability to make … Continue reading The Electronic Identity Card
NIN-SIM Linkage: FG Extends Deadline To June 30
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian government has extended the deadline for the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) and subscriber identity module (SIM) linkage from May 6th, 2021, to June 30th. Read more about Tech The directive for the extension was made by Dr Isa Pantami, the Nigerian Minister of communications and digital economy following a virtual meeting … Continue reading NIN-SIM Linkage: FG Extends Deadline To June 30
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NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline Extended To May 6, 2021
April 19, 2022
Following complaints from Nigerians regarding the deadline for the linkage of NIN-SIM, the federal government has extended the deadline by one month, from April 6th to May 6th, 2021. Read more about NIN In an official statement on Friday, April 2, 2021, the Nigerian Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Ali Isa Pantami, … Continue reading NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline Extended To May 6, 2021
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SIM-NIN Linkage: Courts Bars FG From Disconnecting SIM Cards
April 19, 2022
Following pleas from Nigerians that the April 6, 2021 deadline for SIM-NIN linkage be extended again by the government, a Federal High Court in Lagos on March 23, 2021, barred the government from blocking SIM cards not linked come April 9. Read more about NIN It will be recalled that the Nigerian Ministry of … Continue reading SIM-NIN Linkage: Courts Bars FG From Disconnecting SIM Cards
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NIMC Develops A New Mobile App For SIM-NIN Linkage
April 19, 2022
As the April 6, 2021 deadline set by the federal government for the linkage of Subscribers Identity Module (SIM) cards with National Identity Numbers (NIN) edges closer, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in a bid to make the process easier and secure, has launched a new Mobile Web Service (MWS) Application and improved … Continue reading NIMC Develops A New Mobile App For SIM-NIN Linkage
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Facts To Know About The e-ID Card (Part 1)
April 19, 2022
After the important 11-digit NIN has been obtained by an individual, a card comes next as an additional token. The National Electronic Identity Card (e-ID card) is a chip-based card with multiple functions. As mentioned earlier, the card is a token given upon successful enrolment or registration into the National Identity System. This article will … Continue reading Facts To Know About The e-ID Card (Part 1)
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BVN vs NIN: Digital Economy And Redundant Databases
April 19, 2022
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, came under fire a few weeks ago when he suggested that the Bank Verification Number (BVN) is illegal and will have to be replaced with the newly hyped National Identification Number (NIN). This new announcement is already creating topics debating why the BVN has to … Continue reading BVN vs NIN: Digital Economy And Redundant Databases
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FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage By Eight Weeks
April 19, 2022
Following a meeting between the Nigerian communication minister, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, and relevant stakeholders in the industry on Monday, February 1, 2021, the federal government has decided to extend the deadline for linking National Identification Number and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) by eight weeks. Read more about NIN This means that the February … Continue reading FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage By Eight Weeks
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Glo Commences Registration For National Identification Number (NIN)
April 19, 2022
As part of efforts to ensure that every Nigerian link their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM Cards, Nigerian telecommunication giant, Globacom, has announced that its retail outlets across the federation have commenced the registration of NIN. Read more on News In an official statement on Friday, January 29, 2021, Globacom revealed that it … Continue reading Glo Commences Registration For National Identification Number (NIN)
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How To Link Your NIN To Your Glo Sim
April 19, 2022
You risk having your sim card blocked if you fail to have them linked to your NIN. To link your NIN to your Glo sim, please follow the steps provided below. Read more about NIN You can choose to visit Glo online registration portal via www.gloworld.com/ng/nin to fill out your information. Or Dial *109*yourNIN# (e.g *109*08055429807#) … Continue reading How To Link Your NIN To Your Glo Sim
Here Is How To Link Your NIN To Your 9mobile Sim
April 19, 2022
Through the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), the Federal Government of Nigeria has mandated that the National Identification Number(NIN) be linked to all sims. Read more about NIN Below is how to link your NIN to your 9mobile sim card. To link NIN to your 9mobile line, simply; Dial *200*8# and follow the steps to submit your … Continue reading Here Is How To Link Your NIN To Your 9mobile Sim
How To Link Your NIN To Your Airtel Sim
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government of Nigeria has postponed the deadline for the NIN/Sim card linkage to the 9th of February 2021, however, do not wait for a better time to get yours done. Just follow these simple steps and link your NIN to your Airtel sim card. Read more about NIN To link your NIN with … Continue reading How To Link Your NIN To Your Airtel Sim
How To Link Your NIN To Your MTN Sim Card
April 19, 2022
As the buzz gets bigger and time, running out, Nigerians make frantic efforts to get their National Identification Number (NIN) and link the same to their various sim cards. Below is how you can link your NIN to your MTN sim card. Read more about NIN MTN Users To link your NIN: Dial *785# using … Continue reading How To Link Your NIN To Your MTN Sim Card
NIN/SIM Card Registration: A Case In Haphazard Policies
April 19, 2022
Fire brigade approach to things is like second nature to Nigerians. Perhaps this is why Nigerians are hardly caught slacking in any foreign environment they find themselves. They have been so used to emergencies that they function more efficiently in proper environments. Read more about NIN Meanwhile, such an adaptive trait is hardly ideal … Continue reading NIN/SIM Card Registration: A Case In Haphazard Policies
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