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Mofetemi:
House, help me o. This NCC wahala is getting out of hands .

I ordered a feature phone from AliExpress and got delivered on 14th October. Upon insertion of sim cards, i got sms notification that the phone is not NCC TYPE APPROVED and would be discontinued within 24hours. Lo and behold, sim cards stopped working on the phone again exactly post 24hours.

Most people that got the sms said theirs read 30 cummulative days but mine 24hours.

I contacted the seller and explained my plight, the seller JUST looked away ni. Though i have opened dispute for refund because this is worrisome and seller is telling me he/she can not refund. Though i rejected the the proposal response and i still stood my ground.

Called NCC, dropped d IMEIs and NCC customer representative said they have noted them and will get back to me but up til now, no show fa.....lol

Is there anyone in this shoe of mine?

.....Just in dilemma

Bro we dey same page

dipori:
Bro we dey same page

Just register your IMEI with NCC. This is NCC new wahala. Your new phone and all new phones must be registered with NCC to work in 9ja. Register and enjoy ya phone.

lovewins:
That has always been the case for every promo like this.

That's not true! Zenith bank is just inconsiderate!!

Access bank's offer of January wasn't like this. Although it was only available for MasterCard users, it's not restricted to specific card numbers.

Besides, the deal was $10 discount on orders of $30+, and was allowed on multiple checkouts (that was my experience).

Zenith bank is not just serious with their embarrassing conditions!

Olamak1:
That's not true! Zenith bank is just inconsiderate!!

Access bank's offer of January wasn't like this. Although it was only available for MasterCard users, it's not restricted to specific card numbers.

Besides, the deal was $10 discount on orders of $30+, and was allowed on multiple checkouts (that was my experience).

Zenith bank is not just serious with their embarrassing conditions!

lovewins:
If you have orders over $150 on AliExpress. Find a zenith bank dollar card and you'll get a $50 discount. I've confirmed this.

You're claiming something that is objectively correct to be not true?

The very first AliExpress/Nigerian bank promo I enjoyed was Zenith bank and that was August 2025. I remember it was a $50 discount on $150 purchases and the card PAN that qualified was also listed. At the time Naira MasterCard in Nigeria weren't enabled for international card transactions so I had to look for a zenith bank dollar card to take advantage of it. I quoted the post I made to that effect.

Even UBA and Access also lists specific card PANs that qualifies for said offer. I've attached a picture of same promo from UBA listing the card bans that qualifies, so it's factually incorrect to say otherwise. Also UBA had multiple card deals, the $10 on $30 discount was in 3 purchases but subsequent promos like $20 on $40 purchases was a one off if I remember correctly. Point is it differed from promotion to promotion.

jboixxx:
Just register your IMEI with NCC. This is NCC new wahala. Your new phone and all new phones must be registered with NCC to work in 9ja. Register and enjoy ya phone.

The questions is ,how does an individual register IMEIs (self-imported phone for self-use) use with NCC because since i dropped mine with them my phone is still down as i have not been contacted

Mofetemi:
The questions is ,how does an individual register IMEIs (self-imported phone for self-use) use with NCC because since i dropped mine with them my phone is still down as i have not been contacted

What brand is the affected phone in question? Does this affect just about any phone imported into Nigeria or just specific brands?

lovewins:
You're claiming something that is objectively correct to be not true?

The very first AliExpress/Nigerian bank promo I enjoyed was Zenith bank and that was August 2025. I remember it was a $50 discount on $150 purchases and the card PAN that qualified was also listed. At the time Naira MasterCard in Nigeria weren't enabled for international card transactions so I had to look for a zenith bank dollar card to take advantage of it. I quoted the post I made to that effect.

Even UBA and Access also lists specific card PANs that qualifies for said offer. I've attached a picture of same promo from UBA listing the card bans that qualifies, so it's factually incorrect to say otherwise. Also UBA had multiple card deals, the $10 on $30 discount was in 3 purchases but subsequent promos like $20 on $40 purchases was a one off if I remember correctly. Point is it differed from promotion to promotion.

Do your research and you'd know that this issue of Primary Account Number (for instance), currently listed by Zenith as one of the prerequisites for their offer, was not highlighted by GTB and Access when they partnered with Aliexpress in 2025 and 2026 respectively. The emphasis was only on MasterCard. That's all.

So Zenith and UBA T&C shouldn't be generalised!

lovewins:
What brand is the affected phone in question? Does this affect just about any phone imported into Nigeria or just specific brands?

It is not about brand rather IMEIs registration with NCC. There is no brand that was not affected provided the IMEI is yet to be captured

Any needs an account with a $30 welcome back coupon on orders above $200 and you get get extra discount with bank card

Does anyone know any Nigerian bank or fintech currently issuing UnionPay cards?

I'm looking for a Nigerian-issued UnionPay debit, prepaid or virtual card, preferably one that can be used for international online payments, especially on AliExpress.

I recently noticed that AliExpress offers discounts for customers who pay with UnionPay cards, so I'm interested in getting one.

I've come across information about Wema Bank (ALAT), ChamsSwitch and FETS, but I haven't been able to confirm which of them currently issues active UnionPay cards.

Has anyone successfully obtained and used a Nigerian-issued UnionPay card recently?

Please share the issuing bank or fintech, application process and associated fees.

Olamak1:
Do your research and you'd know that this issue of Primary Account Number (for instance), currently listed by Zenith as one of the prerequisites for their offer, was not highlighted by GTB and Access when they partnered with Aliexpress in 2025 and 2026 respectively. The emphasis was only on MasterCard. That's all.

So Zenith and UBA T&C shouldn't be generalised!

Please what's the condition attached to zenith bank discount

kayus621:
Please what's the condition attached to zenith bank discount

On the Aliexpress homepage, click on "Zenith bank logo" and read up the conditions.

During this promo period what are you guys buying or planning to buy I need inspirations abeg

Will the orders get delivered? That is the main issue at hand at the moment

cyberjacker:
During this promo period what are you guys buying or planning to buy I need inspirations abeg

Any having issues with access bank?

lizzlix:
Will the orders get delivered? That is the main issue at hand at the moment

Why not always order or priorities choice products or bundle deals
Except you're ordering phones

kayus621:
Does anyone know any Nigerian bank or fintech currently issuing UnionPay cards?

I'm looking for a Nigerian-issued UnionPay debit, prepaid or virtual card, preferably one that can be used for international online payments, especially on AliExpress.

I recently noticed that AliExpress offers discounts for customers who pay with UnionPay cards, so I'm interested in getting one.

I've come across information about Wema Bank (ALAT), ChamsSwitch and FETS, but I haven't been able to confirm which of them currently issues active UnionPay cards.

Has anyone successfully obtained and used a Nigerian-issued UnionPay card recently?

Please share the issuing bank or fintech, application process and associated fees.

Please does anyone have answers to this

Olamak1:
On the Aliexpress homepage, click on "Zenith bank logo" and read up the conditions.

Omo the conditions choke o, but I still qualify.
You can only enjoy the discount during weekends, na this one vex me

kayus621:
Please does anyone have answers to this

From Google AI MODE, I guess you'll have to check with GTBANK

Seems Speedaf have either moved offices, or just have a second office in Yola/Jimeta now.

This new office is close to Jimeta Modern Market. Opposite San Hussain supermarket. It's on the third floor of some building complex there. Their signboard is hard to miss.

Please EQT**** is what logistics company and how about AP00*****

saw a weird ad on jiji for original jbl boombox 3 for $129, I read through all the verified purchase rating and everything checks out. However, I still had lots of doubt, I chatted the seller up and asked if it was indeed 100% original or a clone which he responded that it was 100% original. I made the order and what I received was a very cheap clone that won't even sell for 20k here. I felt really bad. I want to apply for refund only as I can't return it. Do I stand a chance? What the seller sent was "Boomsbox" not Boombox and it was totally different from what he had described. Do I stand a chance or count my loses?

Port443:
saw a weird ad on jiji for original jbl boombox 3 for $129, I read through all the verified purchase rating and everything checks out. However, I still had lots of doubt, I chatted the seller up and asked if it was indeed 100% original or a clone which he responded that it was 100% original. I made the order and what I received was a very cheap clone that won't even sell for 20k here. I felt really bad. I want to apply for refund only as I can't return it. Do I stand a chance? What the seller sent was "Boomsbox" not Boombox and it was totally different from what he had described. Do I stand a chance or count my loses?

Post the link maybe we can help you and for others to avoid, also you are already at a loss so applying for a refund you can't lose anything again, you can only gain, so why being hesitant?, the only thing you just have to do now is structure your case for a refund, i hope you did a video of you opening it, so they wouldn't say shit like you swapped it out or something.

cyberjacker:
Post the link maybe we can help you and for others to avoid, also you are already at a loss so applying for a refund you can't lose anything again, you can only gain, so why being hesitant?, the only thing you just have to do now is structure your case for a refund, i hope you did a video of you opening it, so they wouldn't say shit like you swapped it out or something.

This is the item
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005013305162105.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.4d721802N9aSH7

cyberjacker:
Post the link maybe we can help you and for others to avoid, also you are already at a loss so applying for a refund you can't lose anything again, you can only gain, so why being hesitant?, the only thing you just have to do now is structure your case for a refund, i hope you did a video of you opening it, so they wouldn't say shit like you swapped it out or something.

The reviews on the site are fake as well

Anyone?

jakjohnny:
Please EQT**** is what logistics company and how about AP00*****

jakjohnny:
Anyone?

I think they're called SkyNet. They delivered to me last week.

Anyone knows which legit AliExpress store that sells Xiaomi/Redmi products that's ships to Nigeria?

lovewins:
Anyone knows which legit AliExpress store that sells Xiaomi/Redmi products that's ships to Nigeria?

POCO Flagship Store
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExNne2S

Port443:
saw a weird ad on jiji for original jbl boombox 3 for $129, I read through all the verified purchase rating and everything checks out. However, I still had lots of doubt, I chatted the seller up and asked if it was indeed 100% original or a clone which he responded that it was 100% original. I made the order and what I received was a very cheap clone that won't even sell for 20k here. I felt really bad. I want to apply for refund only as I can't return it. Do I stand a chance? What the seller sent was "Boomsbox" not Boombox and it was totally different from what he had described. Do I stand a chance or count my loses?

NEVER BUY JBL BRAND PRODUCT FROM ALIEXPRESS

Encitee3991:
POCO Flagship Store
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExNne2S

I know of this. They however only sell POCO products not Redmi or Xiaomi phones.

Guys, I need some advice from people who know how this NCC thing works.

I've been planning to buy an OPPO Reno9 (Chinese version, PHM110) from AliExpress. I got the IMEI numbers from the seller and decided to check them on the NCC website before making payment.

To my surprise, both IMEIs came back as Not Type Approved.

Now, my concern is, what happens if I buy the phone and it gets blocked from using Nigerian SIM cards?

I've read something about NCC having a personal import verification process, but from what I gathered, it seems to involve people travelling into the country with their phones.

In my own case, I'm buying from AliExpress and the phone will be delivered directly to Nigeria.

Has anyone imported a phone from AliExpress that wasn't NCC type approved? Were you able to use it normally, or did you encounter any problems?

Is there any legal way to get such a phone approved or verified for personal use?

I really like this phone, and I don't want to abandon it if there's a way around this issue.

I'll appreciate any useful information, especially from people who have dealt with this recently.
And I really need to use the zenith bank discount before it ends