ICT

BREAKING…NCC Changes Fixed Lines Numbering from 8 to 10 Digits

By Dele Ogbodo

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in keeping with its responsibilities under the enabling law, the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to manage Nigeria’s numbering resources, has announced new numbering format for fixed lines.

In the process, Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines Numbering Format has changed from eight digits to 10 digits by just adding “02” prefix before existing fixed number.

The Commission hereby informs the public of the changes and also clarifies that existing numbers will continue to operate concurrently till the cut-over date of December 31, 2023.

NCC Ad

From January 1, 2024, the new numbering format beginning with “02” prefix will be operational.

 In other words, the old and new number formats are allowed to run concurrently till the cut-over date (December 31, 2023). Thereafter (from January 1, 2024), the new fixed-lines format will assume full recognition across all networks. 

For example, in the new order, to dial the hitherto existing number, 09461700, please dial 02094617000.

 Additional examples are: For Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano’s current number format of 014630643, 094630643, 084460643 and 064460643, will now be 02014630643, 02094630643, 02084460643 and 02064460643 respectively in the new numbering format.

 However, it is important to note that the change only affects the Fixed Telephone Numbers. There is NO CHANGE to the existing mobile numbering format.

 The announcement is made to give expression to a key responsibility of the NCC and it is consistent with the practices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations arm supervising Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

Related Posts

Senate Receives Buhari’s Request for Bill on Digital Tech Ecosystem

Extraordinaire News

UN Aligns with FG’s Investment in ICT, Pledges Support for Digital Economy Push

Extraordinaire News

NCC Boss Impressed over Nigeria’s Performance at World Radio Communications Conference

Extraordinaire News

Pantami Narrates Success Story, Sets Agenda, Says ICT/IT Pulled Nigeria Out of Recession

Extraordinaire News

Censorship: Reps Moves to Investigate FG over Twitter Suspension

Extraordinaire News

Why Nigeria is World’s Next Frontier in Digital Services – NITDA Boss

Extraordinaire News

NCC Commences Review of Telecoms License Structure

Extraordinaire News

2022 Int’l Identity Day: Pantami Is Best Performing Minister – Abia State

Extraordinaire News

2022 Boot Camp: NITDA Announces Top 30 Start-ups of the Bridge to MassChallenge Programme

Extraordinaire News

Leave a Comment

* By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website.