NCC Pushes for Local Smartphone Manufacturing, Seeks Tinubu’s Support to Crash Device Costs

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched an aggressive campaign to attract global smartphone manufacturers to establish factories in Nigeria. The regulator is backing this push with a promise of direct presidential incentives, seeking the support of President Bola Tinubu to grant tax holidays, customs waivers, and streamlined regulatory processes for investors who commit to local production before November 2026. The declaration was made public on Saturday, June 27, 2026, followi