NCC orders immediate restoration of blocked phone lines

• Published On: 29 July 2024 at 20:10

The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed telecoms companies to immediately restore all phone lines that had been banned owing to a lack of National Identification Number linking to SIM cards.

The NCC's Director of Media and Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, issued a statement on Monday announcing this decision. The move is in response to concerns about the broad disruption caused by the suspension of lines for noncompliance with the NIN-SIM linkage policy.

The NCC's approach aims to address the concerns of users who have been unable to access mobile services due to these restrictions. The commission's new move demonstrates its commitment to reconciling regulatory responsibilities with consumer needs.