Federal Government Urges The Nigerian Communications Commission To Review Sim Cards To Three For Subscribers

The statement reads: “The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to revise the Policy on SIM Card registration and usage.

” This is in line with the Powers of the Minister as stated in Section 25(1) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003- “the Minister shall, in writing, from time to time notify the Commission or and express his views on the general policy direction of the Federal Government in respect of the communications sector.”

“There should be a maximum number of SIM cards that can be tied to a single individual, possibly a maximum of 3.

“Ensure that no unregistered SIMs are ever allowed on mobile networks."

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