The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced the Device Management System (NCC-DMS), a robust solution aimed at enhancing security and protecting consumers in Nigeria’s mobile device market.
The new initiative, called the ‘Type Approval Business Rule 2024’, mandates that all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in the country connect to the NCC-DMS.
The primary objectives of the system are to improve security, enforce regulatory compliance, and increase control over mobile devices across Nigeria. Acting as a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR), the NCC-DMS will serve as a unified database, enabling the tracking and monitoring of mobile devices on all networks.
By registering and monitoring devices, the NCC aims to curb the use of unapproved devices and combat issues like phone theft and fraudulent activities involving mobile gadgets.
This new system promises stricter control, ensuring that only authorized devices are used across Nigeria’s communication networks, thus promoting safer and more regulated mobile usage.
This move by the NCC is expected to significantly reduce mobile-related crimes and enhance consumer protection, making Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape more secure.
