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Type Approval Compliance: NCC issues Notice to Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Dealers of Sim-Enabled Devices

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), further to its earlier announcement on strengthening Type Approval compliance for SIM-enabled devices in Nigeria, wishes to remind Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Original Device Manufacturers (ODMs), importers, distributors, dealers and retailers of their statutory and regulatory obligations under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Type Approval Regulations 2024 and the Type Approval Business Rules 2024.
The Commission is strengthening the monitoring and enforcement of these existing requirements through technology-enabled verification to ensure that devices imported, sold and used in Nigeria meet applicable standards.
All stakeholders involved in the manufacture, importation, supply and sale of SIM-enabled devices are therefore reminded of the following compliance requirements:
Type Approval: All device models intended for importation, assembly and distribution or sale in Nigeria must have obtained the required NCC Type Approval. This requirement is as outlined in Section 132 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and Regulation 4 in the Type Approval Regulations 2024.
Device Verification: OEMs, ODMs, importers and other responsible suppliers must ensure that the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) information of individual devices is submitted through the approved compliance process for verification before sale and distribution.
Existing Stock: Distributors, dealers and retailers should confirm that devices already held in stock meet the applicable Type Approval and device verification requirements, working with their suppliers to resolve any outstanding compliance issues.
New Imports: Devices brought into Nigeria must comply with the applicable Type Approval and device verification requirements before being placed on the market.
The Commission, as part of its participatory regulatory approach, has undertaken extensive engagements with OEMs, ODMs, importers, and relevant industry associations. Businesses that have not participated in these engagements or are uncertain about the steps required for compliance are encouraged to seek guidance promptly through the Commission's approved onboarding and support channels.
The automated Type Approval Compliance process will strengthen the Commission’s oversight of devices entering the Nigerian market and improve its ability to identify potential irregularities in their importation and distribution.
In collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service, the process will also support the reconciliation of import records, compliance with applicable duties, and fair competition by ensuring that businesses which meet their obligations are not disadvantaged by those which do not.
Upon full implementation, devices that fail to meet the applicable requirements may be restricted from accessing Nigerian mobile telecommunications networks, in accordance with the approved enforcement framework.
The Commission remains committed to working with all stakeholders to facilitate compliance, protect consumers and promote a fair and sustainable market for communications devices in Nigeria.
Credit NCC PR

Type Approval Compliance: NCC issues Notice to Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Dealers of Sim-Enabled Devices
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20-Oct-2026

How Mobile Banking makes Everyday Transactions easier

Mobile banking is changing how Nigerians manage money, pay bills and complete everyday financial transactions.

The value goes beyond having a bank on a smartphone. It lies in helping customers complete important banking tasks without allowing those tasks to disrupt work, business, family responsibilities or personal schedules.

A routine visit to a bank branch can take more time than expected. Customers may have to contend with traffic, travel time and queues. For a business owner, this could mean leaving a shop during a busy period. An employee may have to sacrifice a lunch break, while a parent may need to reorganise an already demanding day.

Bank branches remain important for customers who require financial advice, documentation or assistance with complex transactions. However, many routine banking activities can now be completed digitally.

The Fidelity Mobile App allows customers to conduct several transactions within a secure digital environment. These include money transfers, airtime purchases, bill payments, balance enquiries, mini statements, debit card requests and selected cross border payments.

Mobile banking for everyday financial needs

Financial needs often arise without warning.

A supplier may send an invoice. A relative may require financial support. Airtime may run out during an important call. An electricity bill may become due. A customer may also need to confirm if a transfer has been received.

These are ordinary moments that require quick and convenient banking solutions.

Through the Fidelity Mobile App, customers can initiate transfers and review beneficiary details before authorising payment. They can also purchase airtime, pay supported bills, check account balances and review recent transactions through a mini statement.

These features help customers complete frequent banking tasks without interrupting the rest of their day.

A customer can check an account balance before making a purchase, transfer money after receiving an invoice or review recent transactions before taking a financial decision.

The app also supports debit card requests for eligible customers. A customer can select a relevant account and an available card option, provide delivery details and proceed in line with the applicable issuance and delivery terms.

This allows the customer to begin the debit card request process without first visiting a branch.

More than a money transfer app

Many customers download a mobile banking app mainly to transfer money. Some continue to use only that feature even when other useful services are available.

The next phase of digital banking adoption must therefore focus on helping customers understand the broader range of financial needs that mobile applications can address.

A customer who regularly transfers money can also use the Fidelity Mobile App to pay supported bills. A customer reviewing recent transactions may identify an unfamiliar debit earlier. Someone preparing for a trip may begin a debit card request digitally.

Small business owners may also use supported payment options to meet eligible obligations across African markets.

The Fidelity Mobile App provides access to PAPSS for eligible customers. The Pan African Payment and Settlement System enables supported cross border payments to be initiated in Naira, while beneficiaries receive the applicable local currency in their country.

The service can support eligible business payments, school related obligations and family support across available African payment corridors. Transactions remain subject to applicable requirements, charges and terms.

These services position the Fidelity Mobile App as more than a transfer platform. The app provides customers with access to a broader range of everyday banking services from a familiar digital environment.

Safe mobile banking remains essential

Speed and convenience are important, but customers also need confidence when using digital banking channels.

Customers should download or update the Fidelity Mobile App only through official application stores. Login details must be protected, while personal identification numbers and one time passwords should never be shared.

Before approving a transfer, customers should confirm the beneficiary name and transaction amount. Service or customer references should also be checked before completing bill payments.

Customers should regularly review account activity and promptly investigate unfamiliar transactions.

A few seconds spent reviewing payment details can prevent a costly mistake. Digital banking should reduce unnecessary effort without reducing customer attention.

The strongest mobile banking experience combines convenience, security and customer control.

Giving customers more ways to bank

Mobile banking does not remove the importance of other banking channels. It gives customers more choice.

A branch may be suitable for one transaction, while a relationship manager may be required for another. USSD can support banking during a low data moment, while the Fidelity Mobile App can handle many routine transactions independently.

The important consideration is that customers should be able to choose a channel that fits their immediate needs.

For Fidelity Bank, the opportunity is to make its digital and physical channels work together as part of one customer relationship.

The value of the Fidelity Mobile App should therefore be measured by the difference it makes in everyday life.

It could be the supplier who receives payment without the business owner leaving the shop. It could be the airtime purchase completed without interrupting an important task. It could also be the balance checked before a decision, the debit card request started without rearranging a schedule or an eligible African payment initiated from a familiar screen.

A banking transaction may take only a few minutes. Completing it from a convenient location can leave customers with more time for the people, businesses and responsibilities that matter.

How Mobile Banking makes Everyday Transactions easier
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20-Oct-2026

From Opportunity to Expansion: How Fidelity Bank FundHer supported Akara Café’s Next Chapter

Building a business is often about recognising opportunities at the right time and having the capacity to act on them.

For us at Akara Café, there came a point when an exciting opportunity presented itself: the chance to create a premium sub-brand that would offer a new expression of what we had built with Akara Café.

It was an exciting prospect, but it was also a significant financial commitment.

Like many growing businesses, we understood that expansion requires more than a great idea. It requires the right people, resources, planning and, importantly, access to capital. While we had continued to build and grow our existing business, taking on a new expansion meant having to carefully balance the investment required for the new venture with the working capital needed to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly.

That was where Fidelity Bank’s FundHer programme became particularly valuable to us.

Through FundHer, we were able to access financing at a critical point in our expansion journey. The funding provided us with the additional capacity to deploy capital towards some of the costs associated with developing our premium sub-brand, while allowing us to preserve part of our working capital for the continued operations of Akara Café.

For a growing business, that flexibility can make a meaningful difference.

Access to financing is not simply about receiving funds. It is about having the financial room to make strategic decisions, pursue opportunities and continue building without unnecessarily putting pressure on existing operations.

Beyond the financing itself, our experience was made even better by the support we received throughout the process. Our Account Manager, Ms. Racheal, was responsive, supportive and available when we needed guidance. Her assistance made the process feel considerably easier and more seamless, which we appreciated, particularly at a time when there were many moving parts involved in the expansion.

Today, Pavillon the newest Akara cafe branch in Abuja, represents a new chapter for us.

It is a premium expression of the Akara Café brand and an opportunity to take what we have built into a new space. For us, opening Pavillon is more than simply adding another location; it is a reflection of our growth, our ambition and our willingness to explore new possibilities.

The journey from an idea to an actual physical space required careful planning, investment and commitment. Having access to the right financial support helped give us the capacity to take that important step.

More importantly, Pavillon represents what can happen when a growing business is able to recognise an opportunity and access the support needed to pursue it.

Looking back, I am reminded that growth does not always happen in one dramatic leap. Sometimes, it is a series of deliberate decisions, each one building on the last. Having access to the right financial support at the right time can help make those decisions possible.

We are grateful to Fidelity Bank for being part of this chapter of our journey through FundHer and for supporting our ambition to build, expand and create something even bigger.

As we look ahead, our focus remains the same: to continue growing the Akara Café story, creating memorable experiences and exploring new possibilities.

Pavillon is one of those possibilities. And for us, it is only the beginning.

From Opportunity to Expansion: How Fidelity Bank FundHer supported Akara Café’s Next Chapter
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