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- 30 Jul 2019
FG Appoints Shaba as DG of Space Development Agency
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Halilu Shaba Ahmad as the acting director-general, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), following the expiration of the two-term tenure of…
- 2 Jan 2025
Agu, Space Engineer Urges NASRDA to Develop Nigeria’s Space Competence
Brig. Gen. Michael Agu (Rtd), a space engineer, has underscored the need for the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to build Nigeria’s space competence for global…
- 1 Aug 2025
Nigeria Sends Egusi, Others to Space @ NASA’s Crew-11 Mission Launch
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said that Nigeria participated National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA’s) Crew-11 Mission, which launched yesterday from the…
- 9 Dec 2018
NASRDA Expresses Commitment to Developing Indigenous Technology
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) over the weekend says it is committed to developing the country’s indigenous technology in basic space technology. The Director-General of…
- 27 Jul 2025
NASRDA Celebrates Chief Owolabi Salis on His Historic Space Mission
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has congratulated Chief Owolabi Salis on his successful space flight. He becomes the first person of Nigerian birth to travel to space.…
- 28 Apr 2019
NASRDA Touts Space Science & Tech as Tool for Economic Development
Space science & technology remains a very powerful tool for economic development, according to Prof Seidu Mohammed, director general of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA).…
- 16 Nov 2021
NASRDA on Threshold of Developing Local Satellites
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has showcased five quick-win projects that could aid the design and development of indigenous satellites. The projects, which were researched…
- 16 Mar 2022
NASRDA Boasts of Capacity to Develop Satellite Locally
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has developed a human capacity in building satellite, that can stand for a longer period of time in the Orbit, according to Dr Halilu Shaba,…
- 23 Mar 2024
NASRDA Calls for Space Lawyers to Regulate Sector
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has advocated for more space lawyers in Nigeria and Africa to regulate the activities of space actors in the sector. Dr Halilu Shaba,…
- 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…
- 15 Jun 2025
FG Urges Private Sector to Invest in Africa’s Space Future
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has called on African businesses to seize the opportunities emerging within the rapidly growing global space economy, which is projected to…
- 6 May 2022
NASRDA Inks MoU with OAL for Space Regulation
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), a law firm, on the regulation and licensing of space activities. It…
- 30 Jul 2019
NASRDA Gets New Director General
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Halilu Shaba Ahmad as the acting Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), following the expiration of the two-term…
- 31 Mar 2017
NITDA Commits to Provide Data Centre for NASRDA
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), commits to look into provision of a Data Centre for National Space Research and Development…
- 22 Dec 2021
NASENI Agrees to Work with NASRDA to Design Drones, Rockets
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Space Research & Development Agency (NASRDA) have agreed to work together for the development of Nigeria’s…
- 20 May 2025
Africa Launches First Continental Space Agency
Africa has launched its first continental space agency to enhance Earth observation and data sharing at a time when a more challenging global environment is restricting access to climate and weather…
- 4 Apr 2017
NASRDA Partners FUTA to Launch Satellites into Space
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in partnership with the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, and five other countries have completed a global…
- 11 Jun 2025
OSGOF, NASRDA Partner to Boost Geospatial Data, Others
Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have pledged to deepen collaboration in key national development areas,…
- 22 Oct 2020
NASRDA Boasts of Capacity to Build, Launch Nigerian Satellites
Dr Francis Chizea, acting director general, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has said that the Agency currently has the human capacity to design, build and launch various…
- 15 Jan 2026
EFCC to Use Space Technology to Boost Asset Tracking, Investigations
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has partnered with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) to deploy advanced space and geospatial technologies in investigations…
- 19 Jun 2024
FG, SERA to Send First Nigerian to Space
Federal government and Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) a global space agency based in the United States of America, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see a…
- 24 Jun 2021
NASRDA Seeks Increased Funding to Achieve Space Objectives
Dr Halilu Ahmed Shaba, chief executive officer/ director general, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has solicited for intensified funding of the agency’s activities in order to…
- 3 Apr 2025
NASRDA Commences Space Regulation Mandate with N20Bn Fund
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is set to commence the implementation of its space regulation and licensing mandate following the approval of a N20 billion take-off fund by…
- 24 Feb 2017
NASRDA Urges Nigerians to Expect Solar Eclipse on Sunday
The National Space Research and Development Agency has said that there would be a partial Solar eclipse across the country on Feb. 26. Dr Felix Ale, Head of Media and Corporate Communications, …
- 20 Jun 2025
NASRDA, Galaxy Space Firm Sign MoU on Satellite Connectivity
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Galaxy Space, Chinese LEO satellite player, to deploy direct‑to‑device (D2D) satellite…
- 25 Jul 2024
Stakeholders Seek Data Governance for National Development
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s data management space have stressed the need for the government, as well as businesses to deliberately harness available data for national development. Ayodele Bakare, the…
- 23 Mar 2021
Nigeria to Launch New Satellite in June- NASRDA Boss
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is putting modalities in place to launch a Cubesat ‘Edusat-2’ within the first half of the year, according to Dr Francis Chizea, acting…
- 1 Jun 2018
NASRDA Plans ’edusat-2, Second Nanosatellite
National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has concluded all relevant discussions to build and launch of a second nanosatellite code named edusat-2 in collaboration with Landmark…
- 18 Jun 2018
FG Agency too Broke, Orders Staff to Pay for ID Cards
The Centre for Satellite Technology Development, one of the centres under the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has reportedly directed members of staff to personally fund the…
- 1 Oct 2023
NASRDA Puts Worth of Nigeria’s Space Technology Industry @ $1bn
Dr. Halilu Shaba, the Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has stated that the valuation of Nigeria’s space industry could be as high as $1 billion. Shaba…