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NIN-SIM linkage: Kano residents hail FG for extending deadline
Aminu Abdullahi
Some residents in Kano state have commended the Nigerian Communication Commission NCC for an extending NIN-SIM linkage deadline to June 30.
KANO FOCUS recalled that the commission had on May 4 announced the extension on May 4 to allow mobile users linked their SIM with the National Identification Number.
Some people interviewed with Kano Focus appealed to the commission to redouble its sensitization of the linkage in rural areas.
Musa Ibrahim said that as the country has the highest population in Africa the prolongation is good and it will help others to link up their sim.
He added that he linked his four sims since it is important to tackle the insecurity in the country.
“The extension doesn’t mean the government would not block the sim cards of those who refuse to link up their sim with NIN but it’s an opportunity for them before the government to make a final judgment.
“We know that if NCC had stopped the linkage earlier many people would have lost their sim cards but the additional time will help,” he said.
Muhammad Umar said some people might not abide by the rules even if the federal government would extend it to 2023. He said they could only be proactive when government start to sight an example by blocking their sim card.
” They will start complaining again but as a Nigerian, I must give my loyalty to the government by linking up my number.
“We don’t understand, why always shifted please pantami do your work block all sim without NIN,” he said.
Yusha’u Usman said that government should stop deceiving Nigerian by so-called NIN registration since bandits are low on themselves and can communicate wisely to collect ransom from people.
He further said that the way they extend the date indicates that government is not serious about the security situation in the country.
” I can swear after June 30 they may extend it again and again,” he said.
He also called on the attention of the NCC to look into the issue of BVN between banks and NIMC, as many Nigerians made changes of names or date of birth in their banks for almost a year or two and it is not reflecting on the NIMC server.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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