Device Checker Not Surveillance Tool – NCC Assures Nigerians

Device Checker not surveillance tool – NCC assures Nigerians

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has urged Nigerians to verify the status of mobile devices before purchasing them to guard against counterfeit, cloned and unauthorised devices. The Commission said its Device Checker Platform was designed to strengthen compliance with technical standards, protect consumers and enhance the integrity of communications devices connected to Nigerian networks. The […] Device Checker not surveillance tool …

NCC Urges Nigerians to Verify Mobile Devices Before Purchase

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Nigerians to make mobile device verification a standard precaution when purchasing mobile phones, as countries worldwide continue to confront challenges associated with counterfeit, cloned and unauthorised telecommunications equipment. The Commission says the practice is essential to strengthening consumer protection, promoting responsible purchasing decisions and safeguarding the integr…

NCC Moves Against Fake Phones, Tightens Regulatory Oversight

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has intensified efforts to check the circulation of counterfeit, cloned and unauthorised communication devices in Nigeria, urging manufacturers, importers, distributors and dealers to comply with its equipment Type Approval requirements. The commission said its Device Checker Platform would strengthen regulatory oversight of SIM-enabled devices, protect consumers from non-compliant products and […]

NCC Clarifies Device Checker Not for Surveillance, Urges Consumers to Verify Phones

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, says its Device Checker Platform does not track users or access personal data, including messages, photos, contacts or financial information. The clarification was given by the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, at a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Maida, who was represented by the Zonal […]