An individual may no longer be able to own more than three phone lines going by a directive handed down to the Nigerian Communications Commission by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isah Pantami.
The directive was based on security considerations.
Dr Pantami directed the Nigerian Communications Commission to revise the policy on SIM card registration and usage.
The revised policy will ensure that henceforth, the National Identity Number will become a compulsory requirement for registration of new SIM cards in the country.
The new policy will also put a cap on the number of mobile phone lines or SIM cards that could be obtained and registered by an individual.
While fresh registration of SIM card is to be accompanied with a subscriber’s National Identity Number, all already registered SIM cards are to be updated with the identity number before first December, 2020.
Similarly, foreigners will use either their passport or visa numbers to register SIM cards.
Dr Pantami explained that the need for the revised policy was informed by reports from security agencies.
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