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Niger: The Ministry of Communications, Posts and Digital Economy has issued new type approval regulations that will affect the validity of certificates


On February 8, 2025, the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Digital Economy of Niger issued an announcement numbered No. 10 /MCP/EN/SG/DL, revising the original rules for type approval, with the main changes as follows:

  • shortening the validity period of the certificate from 10 years to 3 years;
  • The existing certificate will remain valid until its original expiration date;
  • The new regulations will provide a 60-day transition period;
  • The format of the new certificate will change; Additional details such as manufacturer, importer information and frequency range will be indicated;
  • Regulatory Fee Schedule: The fee schedule has been revised to include application fees and sample testing fees, if applicable, in addition to technology-related approval fees.

Click on this link to view the original announcement for Niger.