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.

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.

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 National Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) are intensifying their enforcement regarding changes in telecom ownership in Nigeria. This development is part of a broader discussion that includes topics such as Spiro's $55 million investment in electric vehicles, potential US-Iran peace talks that may affect MTN's frozen assets, and the preloading of DStv Stream on Samsung TVs.

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.

MTN Nigeria has highlighted the ongoing issue of SIM-swap fraud in Nigeria's digital economy, despite various efforts to tackle the problem through discussions and conferences. The telecom company claims to have a lasting solution and is advocating for banks to contribute to the costs of telecom-powered security checks to combat this fraud.