# Nigeria satellite deployment and infrastructure expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-satellite-deployment-and-infrastructure-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-24T15:06:24.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-approves-two-new-communications-satellites ### 2026-08-22: 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-to-deploy-two-new-nigcomsat-satellites-for-broadband-expansion --- Cite as: Nigeria satellite deployment and infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-satellite-deployment-and-infrastructure-expansion