Over 41.59 million Nigerians have obtained their National Identification Numbers since the Federal Government first banned the sales of SIM cards in December 2020.
In December 2020, the Federal Government banned the sale of new SIM cards and other related activities following its directive asking subscribers to link National Identity Numbers with their SIM cards.
It stated that it wanted to carry out an audit to verify if Mobile Network Operators were complying with the quality standards and requirements of SIM card registration as issued by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Communications Commission.
A statement by the commission had said, “Accordingly, Mobile Network Operators are hereby directed to immediately suspend the sale, registration, and activation of new SIM Cards until the audit exercise is concluded, and Government has conveyed the new direction.
“However, where it is absolutely necessary, the exemption may be granted in writing by the Commission following approval from the Federal Government.
“MNOs are to please note that non-compliance with this directive will be met with strict sanctions, including the possibility of withdrawal of operating license.
“As the minister has earlier directed in January 2020, all citizens are urged to immediately secure Digital Identification from the National Identity Management Commission and submit it to the Network Operators.”
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