Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) , updates in the Type Approval procedure concerning among others, sample requirements, family approval and billing method

1.Family applications: The NCC now accept applications for models that come in series and or families. In that case, the product should share the same test report.

2.Samples: One (1) sample should be provided for notebooks, tablets and mobile phones. For any other equipment type, a sample can be requested at any time. Samples won’t be returned by the Commission.

3.Processing time: If the complete documentation is received without errors, then on average it should take four (4) to eight (8) weeks for the applicant to receive a certificate / grant, assuming approval is granted and the invoice is paid.

4.Billing: The billing is subsidized as follows:

• • There is a group price for the whole family / series;
  • In addition to this group price, each device of the family / series is billed at 20% of the group price