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Nigeria to deploy two new NigComSat satellites for broadband expansion
Nigeria's Federal Executive Council has approved the acquisition and deployment of two next-generation high-throughput communication satellites, NigComSat-2A and NigComSat-2B. The project is being led by Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.
To manufacture the satellites, NIGCOMSAT is working with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and France’s Thales Alenia Space. The deployment is intended to expand broadband coverage and strengthen critical communications, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach areas where terrestrial infrastructure is difficult or costly to install.
The satellites are expected to support various sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, and government services. The launch process is planned to occur in two phases, with the first potentially at the end of 2028 and the second scheduled for 2029 or 2030.
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Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy · Israel Aerospace Industries · Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen · NIGCOMSAT · Thales Alenia Space
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The new satellites NigComSat-2A and NigComSat-2B will increase Nigeria's satellite capacity and improve nationwide connectivity. www.kanyidaily.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · www.worldstagenews.com · authorityngr.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The satellites aim to extend connectivity to underserved and hard-to-reach communities where terrestrial infrastructure is difficult to deploy. theglittersonline.com.ng · www.worldstagenews.com · authorityngr.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Israel Aerospace Industries and France’s Thales Alenia Space will manufacture the satellites. www.kanyidaily.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Federal Executive Council approved the acquisition and deployment of the two satellites. www.kanyidaily.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · www.worldstagenews.com · authorityngr.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The satellite launches are planned in two phases, potentially at the end of 2028 and between 2029 and 2030. www.kanyidaily.com