NCC Moves Against Fake Phones, Tightens Regulatory Oversight

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has intensified efforts to check the circulation of counterfeit, cloned and unauthorised communication devices in Nigeria, urging manufacturers, importers, distributors and dealers to comply with its equipment Type Approval requirements.
The commission said its Device Checker Platform would strengthen regulatory oversight of SIM-enabled devices, protect consumers from non-compliant products and safeguard the integrity of telecommunications networks as the country’s digital economy continues to expand.
Speaking at a media briefing at the NCC Zonal Office in Lagos, the Zonal Controller, Mr Tunji Jimoh, said the initiative was designed to impr...