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Nigeria NCC - Type Approval: Overview
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is the national authority responsible for regulating, evaluating, and approving all radio and telecommunication equipment before such devices can be imported, marketed, or operated within Nigeria.
The NCC type approval framework ensures that devices comply with Nigeria’s regulatory and technical standards, while maintaining alignment with international benchmarks such as European CE requirements. To simplify the process, we provide local representation services as mandated by NCC regulations, assisting manufacturers, importers, and distributors through every stage of the approval lifecycle.
NCC requires one device sample. All documentation must comply with the commission’s prescribed format and guidelines. With approval validity being indefinite, the process, covering submission, documentation review, and NCC’s evaluation, typically lead time is 4 to 6 weeks and sample is only required for visual and functional testing.
Our Nigeria NCC Type Approval Services include:
- Expert regulatory guidance and compliance assessment.
- Assistance with documentation. application form preparation and managing device samples.
- Payment and management of all applicable government fees.
- Full oversight of the approval process from application to certification.
By partnering with us, businesses can secure efficient market access in Nigeria with reduced complexity and full compliance assurance
Nigeria NCC – Type Approval : Summary
- Concerned Authority: Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
[www.ncc.gov.ng]
Applicable Radio and Telecommunication Equipment Certification: NCC Type Approval
Required Documents:
- Declaration of Conformity (DoC) in line with ISO/IEC 17050-1.
- Test reports accepted under European CE marking (EU). NCC maintains a list of suitable test laboratories.
- Technical manuals, circuit diagrams, and product photographs.
Sample Requirements: Yes (depending on device category)
Approval Validity: Indefinite (no expiry)
In-country Testing Requirements: Not typically required; CE-based reports accepted.
Local Representation: Mandatory
Lead Time: 4 to 6 weeks
Technical Standards Accepted: CE/EU-based standards with NCC-specific requirements.
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Nigeria NCC Type Approval – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who is the authority responsible for type approval in Nigeria?
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is the national authority in charge of type approval.
Q2. What type of equipment requires NCC Type Approval?
All radio and telecommunication equipment intended for use, sale, or import in Nigeria must undergo NCC Type Approval.
Q3. What documents are required for an NCC submission?
You need a Declaration of Conformity (ISO/IEC 17050-1), CE-based test reports from recognized labs, as well as technical manuals, circuit diagrams, and product photographs.
Q4. Are device samples required for approval?
Yes, samples are generally required for type approval in Nigeria.
Q5. How long is the NCC Type Approval certificate valid?
Approval is indefinite and does not expire unless revoked.
Q6. Is in-country testing required in Nigeria?
In-country testing is not required in Nigeria. NCC accepts CE-based test reports from suitable international laboratories. The sample is only required for visual and functional testing.
Q7. What is the expected lead time for approval?
The typical lead time is 4 to 6 weeks once documentation and samples are submitted to NCC.
Q8. Does a module require separate type approval in Nigeria?
A separate type approval is not required if the module is integrated into an already approved device. However, a new approval application becomes necessary if the module introduces additional functionalities, operates on different frequencies, or affects the device’s compliance with its existing certification.
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