The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed claims that it is disqualifying Nigerians below 18 years of age from getting Subscriber Identity Module (SIM).

This came following publication in a section of the media, purporting that the Commission is developing a regulation to disqualify Nigerians who are below the age of 18 from getting SIM.

In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, he stated that the report is not only misleading and inaccurate; but misinformation of the proceedings of the Public Inquiry on the Reviewed/Draft Registration of Telephone Subscribers Regulations.

“The Commission considers it necessary to set the record straight for the purpose of serving existing and potential telecom subscribers, investors and other stakeholders in the industry accurate information for making informed decisions.

Read more: https://newscentral.africa/2021/10/07/ncc-not-disqualifying-nigerians-from-getting-sim/