Industry stakeholders in Nigeria's telecommunications devices manufacturing sector have urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the implementation timeline for the deployment of its Device Management System (DMS), according to ThisDay Live. The stakeholders also sought clarification from the regulator on grey areas surrounding the policy, raising concerns about how the framework would be applied in practice. The calls reflect ongoing engagement between the NCC and industry players over the rollout of the device management initiative.

Device importers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), dealers and vendors in Nigeria have raised concerns over an October 6, 2026 deadline set by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) requiring existing devices in stock to be onboarded onto its Device Management System (DMS), according to Nairametrics. The industry stakeholders' objections centre on the feasibility and implications of meeting the regulator's timeline for registering their current device inventories.

The Nigerian Communications Commission has begun implementing an automated, technology-enabled framework to strengthen monitoring and enforcement of Type Approval requirements for SIM-enabled communications devices in Nigeria. According to Vanguard, the system will allow the regulator to electronically verify the Type Approval compliance status of devices and block unapproved ones from connecting to networks. The initiative, announced in Abuja, forms part of the Commission's efforts to ensure only certified devices operate on the country's telecommunications networks.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced the registration of all SIM-enabled devices in Nigeria, in a move aimed at blocking illegally imported and non-compliant phones from accessing mobile networks. According to Punch, the device registration exercise targets illegal imports of telecommunications equipment into the country. The initiative is expected to help the regulator ensure that only approved and compliant devices operate on Nigerian networks, though further details on the implementation process were not provided in the report.

Kenya's Communications Authority has proposed a new standalone licensing framework targeting businesses that provide co-location data centre services, including attendant support services. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the proposal would create a distinct licence category for such operators, separating them from existing communications service licensing structures. The move reflects growing regulatory attention to the data centre sector as demand for digital infrastructure expands in the region.

Nigeria's National Communications Commission (NCC) has gained veto power over significant telecom deals, a move it claims will benefit investors. The effectiveness of this new regulation will depend on the NCC's ability to approve transactions promptly, which will be crucial for major players like Airtel, MTN, and Glo.