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When Dead SIMs Died: How the NCC clean-up made Nigerian telecoms more honest
Vanguard
Jul 12, 2026 · 03:37 WAT
The Nigerian Communications Commission's regulatory clean-up of inactive SIM cards has led to a decline in subscriber numbers across the telecommunications sector. While the exercise initially reduced growth figures, it aimed to establish a more transparent and accurate database for operators and investors.