Nigerian Lawmakers Seek 18-Month Wait for Inactive Phone Number Reassignment

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

The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Nigerian Communications Commission to extend the waiting period before inactive phone numbers are reassigned to new users to one year and six months. The lawmakers said the move would strengthen compliance with the Data Protection Act, 2023, and protect Nigerians from fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seek-18-month-wait-before-inactive-phone-numbers-are-reassigned/

By Punch Newspapers