Unregistered SIM cards: Reps propose N5m fine on telcos

Unregistered SIM cards: Reps propose N5m fine on telcos

Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday expressed support for the imposition of stiffer penalties on telecoms companies and individuals for using unregistered SIM cards. The bill, co-sponsored by Nicholas Ossai and Peter Akpatason, provides for N5 million penalty on telecoms operators per SIM and N500,000 fine or an option of six months imprisonment…

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