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Gilat Satcom to Offer Seamless Connectivity to Nigerians- Zajicek
Gilat Satcom, an established provider of fibre and satellite connectivity in Africa, has reiterated its keen interest in providing major improvements to its shared service which will provide home users and small offices with the fastest, most reliable and cost-effective satellite connectivity in Nigeria.
Dan Zajicek, Gilat Satcom’s chief executive officer, told Nigeria CommunicationsWeek at a conference in Lagos, that the Company is delighted to be part of the history in providing a re-engineered ground to address Nigeria’s infrastructural woes in the ICT environment.
He said: “The event is about Gilat Satcom’s Telecommunications and ICT activities in Nigeria. As we see it, Nigeria is very advanced and growing very rapidly. In the infrastructure side, there are two layers; the electricity layer, which we know there is a huge investment in the grid. It is good news for everybody on the upgrade of the service. Up on this layer is the telecommunication layer and we in Gilat will like to be part of the influence in the Nigerian market, particularly to ensure reliability.
“Gilat is providing, basically, full turnkey telecommunication solution. It is comprised of fibre and satellite solutions. We have office here in Lagos which harbours a Satellite dish that can provide domestic services”.
Zajicek added that as a subsidiary of world renowned IT Company and have invested in Companies like Wacc, Gilat also has fiber connectivity coming to Nigeria.
“We are working by helping our customers provide full turn-key solutions for connecting remote sites to headquarters. At the end of the day, the target is to ensure service level agreement (SLA), quality service in a very unique and in reliable way. What we are focusing on at this event is the mobile satellite services (MSS), which we are a partner of our worldwide products and other services.
“In this arena, we are selling services like the radio phones; used to connect to satellite in remote areas. We have solutions that you can use to monitor your freight. When you have a GSM, you can use the GSM services, but when you are out of network coverage then it automatically switches to Satellite platform. It covers all the areas, including the hinterlands”.
Speaking on the affordability of the solutions, he said, “We have been operating in Nigeria for over a decade now and are aware of the service and price levels in the market, thus Gilat Satcom has made the solutions to be affordable to all the segments. Sometimes, it depends on how much technology and redundancy plan, can they blend with the solution you are bringing in.
“Regarding the pricing, we have a solution that provides connectivity in a very attractive pricing. If used in a residential area, you can pay in gigabyte consumption and not necessarily buying the whole service. There are the limited and unlimited plans. You can do the uplink via the GSM and the downlink from the Satellite. The combination enables you have affordable value for money; that is quality service in a low cost.
“We are improving on our portfolio in this segment and of course, the governments are where we have a different portfolio. The unique thing is since we know the market, how it feels and as subsidiary in Nigeria, so we keep getting the feedback from the market.
“We are not just concerned on building the portfolio; we are working assiduously to meet the needs of the customers. So, it is like we bring in our solutions and hope the market adjusts to it, however, we know what they want, we know that pricing is very important; we give them the technology that will satisfy their needs in an affordable costs. So, we know how to put the right solution to the right market channel”.
The Company had recently announced the availability of Aguila 3rd Generation following years of R&D by the Gilat Satcom team. Re-engineered from the ground up, the new Aguila service provides customers with:A Fair Access Policy (FAP) which is unmatched across Africa. As part of the FAP, Gilat Satcom’s Committed Information Rate (CIR) is up to 100% higher than the current average in Africa.
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Anambra Shines in 2025 E-Governance Rankings, Setting National Standards

Anambra State has once again demonstrated its leadership in digital transformation, emerging as one of Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report published by the Panorama CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI).
According to the report — a collaborative effort between Nigerian Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS) — Anambra ranks alongside Lagos and Enugu as the leading states in adopting and implementing e-governance practices that foster accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery.
In his remarks, Professor Anthony Kila, Director of CIAPS, emphasized the importance of e-governance in shaping how governments interact with citizens. “The centrality of e-governance allows us to assess the performance of state governments in the country. How the government treats the digital world says a lot about them,” he said.
The report evaluated states based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including website security, up-to-date content, public engagement, availability of online services, policy updates, and user accessibility. Anambra’s performance reflects the state’s deliberate investment in digital infrastructure and its commitment to leveraging technology as a tool for inclusive governance.
Reacting to the recognition, the Managing Director/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, described the report as a welcome validation of the efforts being made under the leadership of Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, to reposition Anambra as a liveable and prosperous smart mega-city.
“This is not just about being tech-savvy,” Agbata said. “It’s about using digital tools to create real impact — making the government more accessible, responsive, and transparent. Anambra is building a digital future that works for everyone.”
The CGPI Report recommended that all states intensify efforts to train public servants, maintain digital platforms effectively, and build user-friendly systems that keep citizens informed and empowered. For Anambra, this recognition serves both as a milestone and a motivation to scale new heights.
As the journey continues, Anambra remains focused on setting the pace for e-governance in Nigeria in line with the Governor’s mantra of Everything Technology & Technology Everywhere.
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SERAP Urges National Assembly to Reject Tinubu’s $24Bn Loan Request Over Debt Concerns

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the National Assembly to reject the Tinubu administration’s request to borrow $24 billion, warning that the move would significantly deepen Nigeria’s debt crisis.
In a statement posted on its official X account, the advocacy group warned that the proposed borrowing would raise Nigeria’s total debt stock to an estimated ₦183 trillion—an amount it described as “clearly not sustainable and not in the public interest.”
“The National Assembly must immediately refuse to approve the Tinubu administration’s request to borrow $24 billion,” the group said. “The growing national debt is not sustainable and not in the public interest.”
SERAP expressed concern over the heavy burden of debt servicing, which it said is already consuming a substantial portion of government revenue, leaving little room for critical public investment.
Nigeria’s total public debt is projected to surpass ₦180 trillion following the president’s latest loan request. The borrowing plan includes a proposal for over $21.5 billion in external loans, which equates to ₦33.39 trillion at the official exchange rate of ₦1,590 per dollar. The administration is also seeking approval for a domestic bond issuance worth ₦757.9 billion to settle outstanding pension liabilities.
President Tinubu said the 2025–2026 borrowing plan targets key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, water supply, security, and employment generation. He noted that the plan is also intended to cushion the economic impact of fuel subsidy removal.
The total loan request comprises $21.5 billion, €2.19 billion, and 15 billion Japanese Yen, alongside a €65 million grant. Tinubu assured lawmakers that the funds would be directed toward development projects across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with emphasis on rail networks, healthcare infrastructure, and poverty alleviation programs.
On pension-related borrowing, the president explained that the proposed bond issuance is aimed at clearing backlogs under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The measure, he added, has already received approval from the Federal Executive Council and is expected to improve retirees’ welfare, restore trust in the pension system, and inject liquidity into the economy.
Nigeria’s public debt has surged in recent years, rising by 48.6% in 2024 to ₦144.66 trillion—up from ₦97.34 trillion in 2023. The Federal Government accounts for 95% of that total.
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