NCC, Customs move against non-compliant mobile devices

By Juliet Umeh
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has announced plans to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, to check non-compliant mobile devices entering the country.
It warned that devices that failed to meet regulatory requirements might be blocked from accessing telecommunications networks.
The commission said the initiative would improve the monitoring of imported devices, ensure compliance with applicable duties and promote fair competition among businesses in the communications equipment market.
In a notice issued on October 19, 2026, the NCC reminded manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and retailers of their obligations un...