Nigeria NCC: Updates to Type Approval Regulations for Telecommunications Devices

Lately, Nigeria’s Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) introduced important amendments to its type approval regulations.

Summary of Updates:

• Device Management System (DMS): The NCC Device Management System (NCC-DMS) now requires all Mobile Networks Operators (MNOs) to connect and synchronize their systems with the NCC-DMS. The system will collect and manage device records, including the IMEI numbers of all devices connecting to networks.
• Provisional Type Approval Timelines: Applicants now have a strict 60-day period to submit any requested documents. Failure to comply within this time frame will result in the application being deemed abandoned, requiring resubmission.
• Labelling Requirements: Devices with digital displays and remote login capabilities can now opt for e-labelling. However, packaging must still contain labels, including QR codes, model numbers, and other important details.
• Cybersecurity Compliance: The new regulation emphasizes cybersecurity standards, urging compliance with global frameworks like ETSI EN 303 645 for consumer IoT products and IEC 62443 certification for industrial devices.

We encourage you to review your equipment approval status in light of the updates, ensuring that all devices meet the updated regulations. Please feel free to reach out to us for assistance with obtaining new certifications or renewing existing approvals under the new framework.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact sales@baclcorp.com.