Five types of phones NCC say go stop to dey work for Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has implemented a new verification system to identify and block unregistered or fake mobile devices. The initiative aims to improve network security and ensure that all communication devices used in the country meet official standards.
Why it matters
This policy impacts mobile phone users and the telecommunications market in Nigeria by enforcing stricter device compliance and security protocols.
Di Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) don announce say dem don start one new system to check mobile phones and oda communication devices wey pipo dey use for Nigeria and say dem go block some phones wey no get registration to work for di kontri.
NCC tell BBC di new system na part of plan to improve di standards for identifying telecommunications devices, wey come into effect from October 7, 2026, to curb di spread of fake phones and protect di security of telecommunications networks for di kontri.
Di commission say di aim na to make sure say all devices wey dem dey sell or use for Nigeria meet di required standards and protect pipo wey dey use di services.
Malam Usman Mamman, du Director of Licensing for di Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), tell di BBC say "no be new tin, say NCC get law for am".
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in