FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline Again

The Federal government has approved extension of the deadline for the National Identity Number-Subscriber Identity Module, NIN-SIM, data verification/linkage, while noting that 66 million NIN have been issued.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, conveyed the approval in a joint statement by Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, and Head, Corporate Communications, National Identity Management Commission, Mr. Kayode Adegoke on Saturday.

He urged citizens and legal residents to endeavour to complete the process before the end of the year 2021.