NCC: FIXED LINE NUMBERING FORMAT CHANGED FROM 8 DIGITS TO 10 DIGITS 20-09-23
By Sadiq Aminu The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced new numbering format for fixed lines.
This is in line with the commission’s responsibilities under the enabling law, the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to manage Nigeria’s numbering resources.
A statement signed by the NCC Director Public Affairs and made available to Africa 247 correspondent, Mr Reuben Muoka notes that Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines Numbering Format has changed from eight digits to 10 digits by just adding “02” prefix before existing fixed number.
The statement further clarifies that existing numbers will continue to operate concurrently till the cut-over date of December 31, 2023. 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) and the new fixed-lines format will assume full recognition across all networks from January 1, 2024).