Nin-SIM Linkage Reduces Fraud, Boosts National Security — Tinubu

[9/17, 5:52 PM] MD: Sele Media Africa www.selemedia.org

Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter September 17, 2025

Nin-SIM Linkage Reduces Fraud, Boosts National Security TinubuAbuja, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) and SIM card linkage exercise, emphasizing its critical role in curbing fraud and enhancing Nigeria’s national security framework.Speaking at a recent security summit, President Tinubu noted that the integration of NIN with mobile subscriber identification has significantly reduced criminal activities such as identity theft, phone-related scams, and terrorism financing. He affirmed that this linkage is a pivotal step towards tightening the country’s security architecture.“The linkage of NIN and SIM cards is not just a regulatory exercise but a strategic move to protect our citizens and safeguard our national interests,” Tinubu stated. “It has empowered law enforcement agencies to trace fraudulent activities swiftly, thereby boosting national security.”[9/17, 5:52 PM] MD: Security experts have supported the president’s views, pointing out that the initiative has helped law enforcement track criminals using mobile phones for illegal activities. Additionally, telecommunication operators continue to collaborate with the government to ensure full compliance across the country.The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently extended deadlines for the NIN-SIM linkage to allow more citizens to comply, highlighting the importance of this exercise in building a safer digital ecosystem. Sources: – Premium Times – “NIN-SIM linkage reduces fraud, boosts national security — Tinubu” (https://www.premiumtimesng.com) – The Guardian Nigeria – “NCC extends NIN-SIM linkage deadline, Tinubu hails exercise’s security benefits” (https://guardian.ng) – Vanguard Nigeria – “How NIN-SIM linkage is helping to fight crime, by Tinubu” (https://vanguardngr.com) —For more news updates, visit www.selemedia.org. Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter

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