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Article

The NCC is launching an automated tracking system to block unregistered and stolen SIM-enabled devices across Nigeria.

Technext Sep 10, 2026
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TL;DR

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the first phase of an automated Device Management System (DMS) to enforce compliance for SIM-enabled devices.

Unregistered devices will be barred from accessing local network operators, including MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and T2mobile (9mobile).

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Importers, manufacturers, and sellers are now required to register all devices, including phones, tablets, routers, and POS machines, before they can be sold.

This regulatory shift signals a tightening grip on the informal and smuggled electronics market in Nigeria, directly impacting retail phone vendors and hardware distributors.

Additionally, fintech operators deploying point-of-sale terminals must audit their supply chains immediately to ensure their hardware is pre-registered, avoiding sudden network blackouts for merchants.

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