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Nigeria satellite deployment and infrastructure expansion

Overview

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved the acquisition and deployment of two next-generation high-throughput communication satellites, NigComSat-2A and NigComSat-2B. Led by Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), the project aims to expand broadband coverage, broadcasting, and government communication capacities, particularly in underserved areas.

To manufacture the satellites, Nigeria has selected Israel Aerospace Industries and France’s Thales Alenia Space. This selection is intended to diversify technological dependencies and rebalance geopolitical risk following a dispute with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) regarding an outstanding US$11.44 million debt related to the existing NigComSat-1R satellite.

The deployment is planned in two phases, with the first satellite projected to launch by the end of 2028 and the second expected between 2029 and 2030.

Entities

Israel Aerospace Industries · Thales Alenia Space · Nigeria · Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy · NIGCOMSAT

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nigeria approves two new communications satellites

    Nigeria has approved two new communications satellites from Israel Aerospace Industries and Thales Alenia Space to boost digital capacity and diversify its satellite infrastructure providers.

  2. 21 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    Nigeria to deploy two new NigComSat satellites for broadband expansion

    Nigeria has approved the acquisition of two new NigComSat satellites, manufactured by Israeli and French companies, to expand nationwide broadband and digital connectivity by 2028-2030.

Sources

africanews.space · authorityngr.com · ecofinagency.com · furtherafrica.com · kanyidaily.com · nairametrics.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com · thisdaylive.com · worldstagenews.com