Local NewsGovernment Extends NIN Deadline Local News Government Extends NIN Deadline By Popoola Sulaimon January 21, 2021 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp The Nigerian government has extended the deadline for linking the National Identity Numbers to SIM registration database, the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) said on Wednesday.In a statement, ALTON said it had received a formal confirmation from the Nigerian Communications Commission that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the extension of the deadline for subscribers with NIN to link it to their SIM registration data from January 19 to February 9, 2021.“We want to thank the president for giving us more time to deliver on this all-important assignment of creating a credible national identity database for the country. We’re also grateful to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economic, Dr Isa Ibrahim Ali Pantami, for his commitment to enabling digital economy,” the association said in the statement jointly signed by its chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, and publicity secretary, Damian Udeh.It added, “To ensure that we utilize the extension period judiciously, we urge all telecom subscribers who have a NIN to link it to their SIM cards through available channels as soon as possible. Those who yet to enrol are advised to visit www.nimc.gov.ng for a list of enrolment centres close to them.’’ Credit: SaharaReporters Share this:FacebookX Related - Advertisement - More From PurpleWorld News Microsoft to Close Nigerian Office, Endangering 200 Local Jobs Popoola Sulaimon - May 7, 2024 In a development that may deal a severe blow... Business CBN Imposes Tight Deadline for PoS Operators Popoola Sulaimon - May 7, 2024 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a... News Company Allegedly Files Suit Against Employees for Stealing Two Loaves of Bread Popoola Sulaimon - May 7, 2024 A shopping center in Ibadan, Oyo state, has allegedly ... News CBN Imposes 0.005% Cybersecurity Levy on Electronic Transactions Popoola Sulaimon - May 7, 2024 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered financial... Insecurity Terror Strikes Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway: Seven Kidnapped, One Feared Dead in Gunmen Attack Popoola Sulaimon - May 6, 2024 A group of travelers passing through the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode... News Lekki Buildings Unapproved: Lagos State Government Reveals 80% of Lekki Structures Lack Permits Popoola Sulaimon - May 6, 2024 Dr Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and... News Peaceful Protest Turned Violent: Delta State Women Shot by Police While Protesting Against Extortion Popoola Sulaimon - May 6, 2024 On Monday, May 6, 2024, the Ughelli Area Command... Education Two Individuals Arrested in Connection with the Suspicious Death of Delta State University Student, Faith Omodon Popoola Sulaimon - May 6, 2024 Faith Omodon, a second-year undergraduate student at Delta State... Insecurity Bandits Lure Nigerian Youths into Crime with as Little as N500, Says Katsina Governor Popoola Sulaimon - May 5, 2024 The Governor of Katsina State said bandits have... - Advertisement -