SIM card registration in Nigeria is governed by a robust legal and regulatory framework, primarily the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulations, 2022 , and its supporting Business Rules and Operational Processes, both issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
These regulations play a critical role in safeguarding national security, protecting consumers, and ensuring the integrity of Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure. All mobile network operators and telecom service providers are required to comply fully. Non-compliance attracts significant penalties, with recent enforcement actions demonstrating the NCC’s commitment to strict regulatory oversight.
In this piece, our associates Olawale Adedipe, Aminat Adepoju & Trainee Associate, Oluwatobi Akinola explore common regulatory breaches and the corresponding fines, highlighting the importance of robust compliance measures.
