 The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has clarified that foreigners who are not staying in Nigeria for up to two years do not need a national identification number NIN to register their SIM cards. The regulatory body exempted foreigners transitioning through or residing in Nigeria for less than 24 months in its revised national identity policy for SIM card registration. The NTC said persons in this category need to prove that they will be residing in Nigeria for less than two years. However, NIN is compulsory for foreigners who have legal residency, who have lived in Nigeria for two years and above.