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Nigerian govt lifts ban on new SIM card activation

Monday 19 April 2021 | 09:44 CET | News
The Nigerian government has approved the activation of new SIM registrations by telecom operators, including MTN, lifting a ban in place since December 2020. The issue of SIMs and other suspended activities can restart on 19 April, the ICT ministry said.

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Categories: Mobile & Wireless
Companies: MTN Nigeria
Countries: Nigeria
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