Reps seek 18-month wait before inactive phone numbers are reassigned

Nigerian lawmakers urge a longer wait time for SIM card reassignment to protect users from fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal allegations.

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April 28, 2026 · 13:15 · 5 min read

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Nigerian lawmakers urge a longer wait time for SIM card reassignment to protect users from fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal allegations.

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