Global Regulatory Intelligence

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched an automated framework to enforce Type Approval for all SIM-enabled devices through its Device Management System (DMS). Backed by a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR), the system records device IMEI numbers, and unregistered devices will not be permitted on Nigerian networks. Phase one covers onboarding existing stock and registering new imports. Here is what manufacturers and importers need to know and do.