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- 10 Oct 2017
Why Government Should Encourage Telcos in Nigeria- Jane Egerton-Idehen
BY chukwuemeka fred agbata There is no doubt that Nigeria has one of the largest Telecom markets in Africa as the sector attracts considerable foreign investment. Over The Top Players, OTTPs, such as…
- 8 Dec 2024
Nigeria Risks Missing out on $1.2 Trillion AI Opportunity- NigComSat
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat), the country’s satellite operator, has warned that Nigeria may lose a $1.2 trillion share of the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy by…
- 6 May 2024
Digital Transformation Can Unlock Nigeria’s Prosperity -NIGCOMSAT Boss
Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen, managing director, Nigerian Satellite Communications Limited (NIGCOMSAT), has said that the time has come to unlock Nigeria’s true potential, by embracing digital…
- 26 Sept 2025
NIGCOMSAT, Kenyan Space Agency Partner to Boost Africa’s Space Technology
The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd and the Kenyan Space Agency (KSA) have begun talks to deepen collaboration in space technology, signalling a significant step toward advancing…
- 7 Jul 2024
NIGCOMSAT, Dimension Data Sign One-Year Internet Service Deal
Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd has signed an agreement to provide internet service on the NigComSat-1R network platform to Dimension Data for one year initially, using the Ku…
- 27 Aug 2025
NIGCOMSAT Eyes $5m Revenue through Broadband Expansion
Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. (NIGCOMSAT) has announced plans to generate N8 billion (some $5 million) in revenue within the next three years through expansion of its broadband services. Mrs…
- 8 Apr 2025
NIGCOMSAT, Jigawa State Empower 150 Youths on Satellite New Innovations
Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) in collaboration with Jigawa state government, commenced training of 150 youths on satellite technology and digital communication. Jane…
- 30 Jan 2025
NIGCOMSAT Launches Second Edition of Accelerator Programme for Startups
Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT Ltd.) has launched the second edition of its Accelerator programme, aimed at propelling start-ups into the global space-tech arena. This announcement was…
- 30 Sept 2025
NIGCOMSAT, Kenya’s KSA Partner on Satellite Technology Initiatives
Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) and the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) have formed a cooperation to set a new course for Africa’s and security environment through leveraging satellite…
- 16 Jun 2026
Stakeholders Endorse Hybrid Model for Nigeria’s Digital Switch
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s broadcasting industry have endorsed a hybrid digital broadcasting model that combines Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite services, and…
- 7 Nov 2017
CFA's Startups Hangout Slated for November 24
By Justice Okemgba The November 2017 edition of CFA's Startups Hangout, will be the last for this year, is slated to come up on Friday, November 24, 2017 by 5:00pm and this edition will be featuring…
- 24 Dec 2023
Nigeria Joins Rest of World to Sign Updated Radio Regulations to Deepen Global Connectivity
At the conclusion of the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023, Nigeria joined the rest of the World to sign unto the Final Act WRC-23, which constitutes a record of the decisions taken at…
- 23 Sept 2024
Saudi Arabian Embassy in Talks with NIGCOMSAT to Host 4 TV Channels on NigComSat-1R
Saudi Arabian Embassy in Nigeria has initiated discussions with Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) to host four television channels on the NigComSat-1R satellite. This development…
- 7 Aug 2025
NAF, NIGCOMSAT to Boost Nigeria’s Security with Satellite Technology
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited have entered into a strategic alliance aimed at advancing operational effectiveness, sovereignty, and sustainability…
- 30 Jun 2024
NigComSat, Hotspot Ink MoU to Provide Internet Access to Rural Communities
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) has entered into partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding with Hotspot Technology solutions to provide internet access to rural…
- 23 Oct 2020
Avanti and ST iDirect Link Satellite and Land 5G
Two satellite companies, in the US and UK, have cooperated to integrate a live satellite network into a commercially available 5G core network. London-based satellite operator Avanti Communications…
- 18 Jul 2024
NIGCOMSAT, BON Partner to Enhance Broadcasting Services
NIGCOMSAT Limited, Nigeria’s satellite communication infrastructure provider, says it has begun a collaborative partnership with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to provide uplink…
- 11 Sept 2024
#StartupSouth to Hold 9th Conference on October 3-4 in Port Harcourt
#StartupSouth, the premier Technology and Business Innovation Conference in the South-South and South-East regions of Nigeria will take place on October 3rd and 4th, 2024 in Port Harcourt. Announcing…
- 26 May 2026
Transition to Digital TV to Unlock N605Bn New Revenue Streams – NBC
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has said that its planned Digital Switch-Over (DSO) project will create access to Nigeria’s N605.2 billion advertising market for broadcasters and content…
- 14 Oct 2024
STEP, StartupSouth9 Partner to Power Up South-South/South-East Startup Ecosystem
STEP, a leading initiative dedicated to empowering startups across Nigeria, partnered with StartupSouth9 to host the STEP x StartupSouth9 Event on October 3rd to 4th, 2024, in Port Harcourt. Chisom…
- 7 Jul 2020
Founder Institute Lagos Graduates 23 Founders as Cohort II Ends, Opens up Applications for Cohort III
The Lagos chapter of the world's largest pre-seed start-up accelerator, Founder Institute, recently celebrated the 23 founders who successfully completed Cohort II, in an online version of their…
- 8 May 2020
Founder Institute and AWEP Nigeria Partner to Support Early-Stage Female-Founded Companies
The Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator and African Women Entrepreneurship Programme, an outreach, education, and engagement initiative that targets African women…
- 12 Jan 2020
Founder Institute, SheProfitsAfrica Partner to Support Early-Stage Female-Founded Companies
The Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, and SheProfitsAfrica, an organization providing information and opportunities to help women flourish and contribute to…
- 28 May 2025
FG to Provide High-fibre Internet in 12 Universities by Year End
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, on Wednesday said that no fewer than twelve federal universities will benefit from high-fibre digital infrastructure…
- 4 Jun 2025
NBC, Nigcomsat Launch Satellite Plan to Transform Broadcasting
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) have jointly introduced “The Big Picture’, a flagship initiative under Nigeria’s renewed Digital…
- 1 Nov 2017
CFA's Startups Hangout features MD, SystemSpecs & CM, Avanti for November Edition
By justice okemgba The November edition of CFA's Startups Hangout powered by Remita and TAMS holds 5pm on the 24th of November, 2017. Grab a seat http://startups.cfatech.ng Speakers are John Obaro,…
- 5 Feb 2019
18th Edition of CFA's Startups Hangout Comes Up on February 27; Set to teach Startups how to scale up
By Wale Oguntokun The 18th edition of CFA's Startups Hangout, slated for Wednesday, February 27, 2019, promises to be a burden-breaker for many upcoming Startups. This is because, the theme…
- 27 Nov 2017
Two Startups Win at CFA's Startups Hangout as speakers pass on valuable nuggets to Startups
By peter oluka The last edition of CFA's Startups Hangout for 2017, was held on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Adna Hotel, GRA, Ikeja. The edition featured a Pitch session two Startups pitching. Before…
- 22 Nov 2017
Last edition of CFA's Startups Hangout for 2017, slated for This Friday
By peter oluka The last edition of CFA's Startups Hangout for 2017, slated for this coming Friday, November 25, 2017 by 5:00pm. This edition will be featuring the second Startups Pitch session in the…
- 21 Nov 2025
Momentum gathers for Africa’s Digital Future as Nigeria welcomes the IEEE CTU Africa Summit 2025
In a landmark moment for the continent's technological advancement, Nigeria has been selected to host the prestigious IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Africa Summit 2025 (CTU Africa 25) . The event,…