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NIN-SIM: How to retrieve your barred mobile phone lines
NIN-SIM: How to retrieve your barred mobile phone lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that the over 40 million telephone SIMs barred after failing to link to the National Identity Numbers face the risk of being forfeited soon.
Reuben Mouka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, disclosed this on Tuesday in an online interview.
According to Mouka, the telephone lines barred by their telecommunication operators have breached the February 28, 2024, deadline issued by the commission mandating telecom customers to link their Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) to their NIN.
He said, “If the barred lines are not acted upon in the next 180 days, They won’t be able to receive calls but will only be able to text and make calls. But after the stipulated days, they would be barred from making calls too, and they might forfeit their lines to their respective service provider within 365 days.”
However, the following are steps to unbar your phone lines, as explained by the NCC’s Director of Publicity.
1. Subscribers who have not yet registered for their NIN should register their SIM cards at any of the certified facilities across the country.
2. Next, connect the NIN to your SIM using the channels given by your service provider.
3. For subscribers with registered NINs, simply visit your service provider centre and present the NIN, or connect your SIM via the channels given by your service provider.
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4. SIM-NIN linkage: However, if you have an NIN but have forgotten it, you can easily get it by calling *346# on your mobile phone.
5. If you are using the same phone number you enrolled with for your NIN, select “NIN Retrieval” and enter ‘1’ from the alternatives provided.
6. Follow the instructions on your screen and enter the relevant information.
7. Keep in mind that using this service will only cost you N20 (deducted from your phone’s airtime balance).
However, the four mobile network operators in the country have assigned specific USSD codes for seamless and speedy linking of your NIN and SIM cards. They are as follows:.
For MTN customers, Dial *785# from the phone number you want to link, then enter your NIN and submit. Alternatively, dial *785*Your NIN# from that phone number. The number will be associated with your NIN immediately.
Glo Customers should simply send “UPDATENIN NIN FirstName and LastName” to 109. For Airtel customers, just dial *121*1# now to link, while 9Mobile customers are to dial *200*8# and follow the prompts on your phone screen.
NIN-SIM: How to retrieve your barred mobile phone lines
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I’m alive, Obasanjo reacts to death rumour
I’m alive, Obasanjo reacts to death rumour
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he is alive, hale and hearty.
He stated this in reaction to rumours of his death being reportedly spread on some social media platforms.
He spoke in Osogbo, Osun State, during the inauguration of the Old-Garage/Oke-Fia Road reconstructed by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Obasanjo said those who wanted him dead were spreading the rumour of his death on the social media.
He said, “I heard the rumour that I was dead. I saw it on the social media. I quickly told my children and my relations that it was not true and that I’m alive.
“Those that want me dead, that is their wish, but God still keeps me alive.”
Obasanjo praised Adeleke for his performance in Osun and charged the governor to keep up the work.
Governor Adeleke assured the people of the state that his administration would complete all the ongoing projects.
“My dear people of Osun State, our administration has constructed over 120 kilometres of roads across the state.
“Two major flyovers are also progressing to completion at Osogbo while work is progressing at the Ile Ife Flyover and Ilesa dualisation.”
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Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today (Wednesday) for a three-day state visit at the instance of the French president.
A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this.
It said, “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.”
Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron would harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication,” he added.
“They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”
The presidential adviser stated that the Nigerian first lady and her French counterpart would discuss solutions for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope initiative.
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Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.
The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.
He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.
This is coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.
The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.
It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
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