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Part of situation: Nigeria mobile device registration and service quality (6 clusters)

Nigerian Communications Commission launches device verification framework

Nigerian Communications Commission Type Approval SIM-enabled devices counterfeit electronics telecommunications regulation

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched an enhanced device verification framework to identify and block fake, cloned, and non-compliant SIM-enabled devices from accessing telecommunications networks.

Edoyemi Ogoh, the NCC Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity, announced the initiative in Abuja. The framework aims to strengthen regulatory oversight, protect consumers from substandard products, and improve overall network integrity and performance. The move is supported by Section 132(2) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, which mandates that communications equipment must receive Type Approval before being sold or used in the country.

To assist the public, the NCC has introduced a toll-free verification line, 315, allowing consumers to check the approval status of mobile phones, tablets, and modems before purchasing. The Commission is working in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service, original equipment manufacturers, and various industry stakeholders to monitor the movement of devices and prevent the entry of substandard products into the market.

Entities

Abuja · Edoyemi Ogoh · Nigeria Customs Service · Nigerian Communications Commission

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 3 SOURCES] The NCC has begun implementing an enhanced device verification framework to identify fake, cloned, and non-compliant SIM-enabled devices. authorityngr.com · newtelegraphng.com · businessday.ng
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The NCC is collaborating with the Nigeria Customs Service, original equipment manufacturers, importers, and dealers. authorityngr.com · newtelegraphng.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The NCC introduced a toll-free line, 315, for consumers to verify the approval status of SIM-enabled devices before purchase. businessday.ng
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Under Section 132(2) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, equipment must obtain Type Approval before being sold or used in Nigeria. authorityngr.com · newtelegraphng.com · businessday.ng

Sources

NCC launches *315# service to verify phones against counterfeits [lagostelevision.com]
NCC introduces *315# code to help Nigerians verify phone approval status [phenomenal.com.ng]
NCC Urges Nigerians to Check Phones Before Purchase, Warns Against Fake Devices [gwg.ng]
NCC Unveils Device Checker To Curb Fake Phones [newscentraltv.com]
‘Fake Phone Sellers Will Suffer Losses’ – NCC Director Warns [thewhistler.ng]
NCC Begins Compliance Drive Against Substandard Phones, Others [newtelegraphng.com]
NCC moves to block fake, non-compliant SIM-enabled devices - THE AUTHORITY NEWS [authorityngr.com]
Things to know about checking your phone’s NCC approval status [punchng.com]
NCC registers 231 million telecom devices as Nigeria begins phone verification [nairametrics.com]
NCC unveils toll-free line to verify phone approval status before purchase [businessday.ng]