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Another delay for Nigeria's SIM registration process
Regulation
Another delay for Nigeria's SIM registration processAnother delay for Nigeria's SIM registration process

Nigerians now have until October 31 to link their SIM cards to their National Identification Number, yet another delay in the ongoing process.

byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Jul 26, 2021
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