FG Extends Deadline For Registration, Synchronization Of NIN
The Federal Government has extended the synchronization of SIM cards with the National Identity Number, NIN, to January and February 2021 for different categories of subscribers respectively.
A statement by the National Task Force on NIN and SIM registration indicated that the Federal Government approved three weeks extension for subscribers with NIN from December thirtieth, 2020 to January nineteenth, 2021.
It also extended by six weeks for subscribers without NIN from December thirtieth, 2020 to February ninth, 2021.
The extension, according to the Task Force was to save Nigerians from the hassle of the earlier time frame.
The National Identity Management Commission NIMC, on its part assured that provisions had been put in place to enable citizens attend the registration in full compliance with COVID-19 protocols particularly the use of facemasks which remains mandatory and maintenance of social distancing.
