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ARTICLE · 31 OCTOBER 2025

SIM Registration In Nigeria: What Telecom Operators Must Know

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SIM card registration in Nigeria is governed by strict legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulations, 2022 and the Business Rules & Operational Processes for Implementation of the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulations issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission.

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Olawale Adedipe
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Oluwatobi Akinola
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SIM card registration in Nigeria is governed by strict legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulations, 2022 ("the regulation") and the Business Rules & Operational Processes for Implementation of the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulations ("business rules") issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

These frameworks are crucial for national security, consumer protection, and maintaining the integrity of Nigeria's digital communications infrastructure. Compliance with these regulations is mandatory for all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and telecommunications service providers. Failure to adhere to the provisions of these regulations can result in substantial penalties, as seen in recent enforcement actions by the NCC.1

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