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Nigerian court orders extension of NIN registration by 2 months

Monday 29 March 2021 | 14:59 CET | News
A Nigerian High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN) registration by two months from 31 March, reports Nigerian Communications Week. Justice M.A. Onyetenu granted the extension when delivering a ruling in a suit filed by Monday Ubani, human rights lawyer, against the government, Attorney General of the Federation, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy.

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Categories: Mobile & Wireless
Companies: NCC
Countries: Nigeria
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