MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9Mobile announce same shortcodes for data, airtime, other telecom services

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MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile will be implementing a new unified set of shortcodes for all their services, as directed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Starting from May 17, 2023, Nigeria’s major telecommunications companies will no more make use of separate shortcodes for performing operations like data balance, airtime recharge, etc. However, with this new harmonised approach, all telcos will be using the same code for these services. As of May 17, 2023, the old codes used by MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile  subscribers will no longer function, and consumers are advised to familiarise themselves with the new codes for different services. This standardisation of shortcodes is part of the NCC’s regulatory modernisation program, which is expected to improve the overall quality of experience for telecom consumers. New unified codes for MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9Mobile 300 is the code for Call Centre/Help Desk on all mobile networks 301 for voice Mail Deposit 302 for Voice Mail Retrieval 303 for Borrow Services 305 for STOP Service; 310 for Check Balance 3111 is for credit recharge. 312 is for Data Plan 321 is for Share services. 323 is for Data Plan Balance 996 is now for verification of subscriber identity module (SIM) registration or NIN-SIM linkage. 2442 is retained for Do-Not-Disturb (DND) unsolicited messaging complaint management. 3232 is also retained for porting services, otherwise called mobile number portability.

MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9Mobile announce same shortcodes for data, airtime, other telecom services

Sxx workers vow not to offer services to taxi drivers for one week for abusing a female passenger

Sxx workers vow not to offer services to taxi drivers for one week for abusing a female passenger

The sxx workers of Kenya’s Mombasa county have united with other Kenyans to criticize acts of abuse perpetrated on a female passenger in Nairobi last Friday.


Approximately 16 people accused of mugging and sexually abusing a female ambassador on Forest Road have been held for 15 days to allow officers to conclude their investigations.
On March 4, the culprits were apprehended after a video clip of the victim being assaulted went viral. The assault is alleged to have been reported to the Parklands police station by the Zimbabwean ambassador.

In cooperation with the female passenger, Maryline Laini, chair lady of Nkoko Injuu Africa, a CBO that supports the rights of sxx workers, has declared that her members will not provide their services to motorists for a week.
In her words:
“These people are our clients, but from today, no registered sxx worker will offer sxxual services to any bodaboda rider in this region. If a member is found with a bodaboda client within the period, she will be deregistered”
Speaking to K24TV, Laini revealed that withholding their services is another way of fighting for justice.

She said:
“We know this is where we get our basic needs and fend for our families but we are ready to go hungry for this type of violence to come to an end”