{
  "id": 6454722,
  "title": "NCC begins registration of SIM-enabled devices, targets illegal imports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ncc-begins-registration-of-sim-enabled-devices-targets-illegal-imports-6454722",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T18:40:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ncc-begins-registration-of-sim-enabled-devices-targets-illegal-imports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a new initiative to register and authenticate SIM-enabled devices in Nigeria, aiming to curb illegal imports and non-compliant communications equipment. The move, outlined in a statement by the NCC's Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, is part of the regulator's efforts to enforce Type Approval requirements for devices imported, sold, and used in the country. The initiative leverages a Device Management System (DMS) to monitor compliance electronically, ensuring that only registered devices can operate on Nigerian mobile networks. This strategy aligns with the regulatory mandate under Section 132(2) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, which mandates Type Approval from the NCC for communications equipment before it can be sold or used domestically.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NCC begins registration of SIM-enabled devices, targets illegal imports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ncc-begins-registration-of-sim-enabled-devices-targets-illegal-imports",
        "published": "2026-09-09T17:56:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "NCC strengthens Type Approval Compliance for SIM-enabled devices in Nigeria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ncc-strengthens-type-approval-compliance-for-sim-enabled-devices-in",
        "published": "2026-09-09T20:40:50.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}