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Nigeria IMEI Enforcement Threatens Handsets

4 entriesMon, Oct 12 – Sat, Oct 17Mobile, Telecom & Connectivity

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  1. Sat, Oct 17LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed

    NCC Publishes Guide on How to Verify Phone Approval for Nigerian Networks

    Nigeria's National Communications Commission has published guidance explaining how consumers can verify whether their mobile devices are approved for use on Nigerian networks. The information is directly relevant to millions of Nigerians following the Commission's ongoing IMEI registration and counterfeit device enforcement programme.

  2. Fri, Oct 16Unverified — not yet reviewed

    NCC Clarifies That Its Device Checker Cannot Access Nigerians' Private Data

    Nigeria's National Communications Commission has clarified that its Device Checker tool cannot access users' private data, addressing concerns raised following the Commission's IMEI device registration programme. The clarification is relevant to Nigeria's 200 million-plus mobile user base and ongoing debates about surveillance and digital privacy.

  3. Thu, Oct 15Unverified — not yet reviewed

    NCC Registers 231 Million Devices and Moves to Block Counterfeits From Nigerian Networks

    Nigeria's National Communications Commission has registered 231 million devices as part of its IMEI database enforcement programme, and is advancing measures to block counterfeit and cloned handsets from Nigerian networks. The crackdown has direct implications for millions of users and for the SIM-linked fintech services that depend on verified device access.

  4. Mon, Oct 12Unverified — not yet reviewed

    NCC Sets Deadline to Disconnect Unregistered Phones in Nigeria's Device Market

    Nigeria's National Communications Commission has announced it will disconnect handsets that are not registered in the country's IMEI database, a measure that could affect millions of users operating unregistered devices. The enforcement action has direct implications for Nigeria's device market and mobile connectivity access.