NCC streamlines NIN-SIM linkage process

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new set of rules aimed at enhancing the processes for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration and National Identity Number (NIN) linkage and addressing existing gaps and incorporating self-service options.
The new guidelines, outlined in the “Business Rules issued pursuant to the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulation,” support the National Identity Policy for SIM card registration and related initiated in 2022.
THE self-service option resolves biometric mismatches, but can only be conducted directly by the Communications Service Provider and is not available to agents or third parties.
The self-service activities must adhere to strict standards, including operating in a properly lit environment, ensuring that the process is managed by licensed agents in designated SIM card registration centres, as well as other specific guidelines.
These updates aim to streamline the SIM registration and NIN linkage process, ensuring compliance and improving the overall efficiency of the telecommunications sector in Nigeria.