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- 23 Jul 2024
FG to Replace NIGCOMSAT-1R Communications Satellite
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), which owns and operates Nigeria’s communications satellite systems, has begun the process of replacing its NIGCOMSAT-1R communications…
- 17 Feb 2015
FG Plans to Sell Nigeria Communications Satellite
Mr. Benjamin Dikki, Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has said that the Federal Government has decided to sell the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) in…
- 30 Apr 2018
Nigeria to launch 2 satellites soon – NIGCOMSAT
The Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited said on Monday that it was collaborating with China Great Wall Industry Cooperation (CGWIC) to launch two additional satellites. Mr Samson Osagie,…
- 20 Mar 2012
Nigeria Takes Delivery of NigComSat-1r, FG Orders MDAs to Connect to New Satellite
Nigeria yesterday took formal delivery of Nigeria Communication Satellite (NigComSat-1R), her communication satellite and in-orbit delivery with President Goodluck Jonathan, urging Ministries,…
- 2 Aug 2017
FG Approaches China for $550m to Buy Satellites, Others
Federal government has approached the China Import Export Bank, for a loan of $550million to acquire two new communications satellites for the Nigeria Communications Satellites Limited and the…
- 18 Sept 2024
Avanti Communications, IHS Nigeria Recognized with Universal Broadband Award for Connecting Rural Nigeria
Global multi-orbit satellite provider, Avanti Communications (“Avanti”), and IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, have been recognized for their work in…
- 23 Jul 2019
NigComSat-1R, Nigeria’s Only Satellite to Expire in 7 Years
NigComSat-1R, Nigeria’s only communications satellite will outlive its usefulness by 2026, meaning that the satellite will expire by then. Recall that NigComSat-1, was designed and built by…
- 8 Dec 2013
Communication Satellite can Deliver Broadband, NigComSat Boss
Engr. Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai, chief executive officer, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) has x-rayed how broadband could improve economics and create a win-win situation for…
- 17 Oct 2017
Reps Query Non-Patronage of Nigeria’s Multi-Billion Satellite
Committee on Information Communication Technology of the House of Representatives has been mandated the to investigate the cause of non-patronage of the multibillion Nigeria Communications Satellite…
- 19 Aug 2015
Military, NigComSat Partner on Communications Infrastructure
Nigeria Armed Forces have resolved to partner with Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat), as a platform to get necessary communication infrastructure for optimal performance. This…
- 12 Nov 2012
NigComSat: FG Disclaims Autonomy, Commits to 100% Privatization
Ministry of Communications Technology, the ministry supervising Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited, (NigComSat) at the weekend said it was not aware of any bill seeking to grant NigComSat…
- 2 Dec 2008
FWAs Get Respite as Satellites Go to C-Band
Nigeria will launch its future communication satellites on the conventional C band, original frequency allocation for communications satellites to effectively free the interference-free 3.5 GHz…
- 19 Sept 2021
NIGCOMSAT to Launch 2 Satellites to Replace NigComSat 1-R Satellite
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), will launch two new satellites, NigComSat-2 and NigComSat-3 in 2023 and 2025 respectively to replace the current NigComSat 1-R, which is…
- 18 Jul 2019
IDS Africa Inks Deal for Broadcast Services on AMOS-17 Communications Satellite
Spacecom, operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, has announced that Nigeria-based IDS Africa is the newest broadcaster to sign up for broadcast services on the AMOS-17 satellite. The satellite is…
- 20 May 2016
Nigeria Needs More Satellites to Deepen Broadband Penetration – Minister
Barr. Abdur-Adebayo Shittu, Minister for Communications, has said that Nigeria requires more satellites to enable the ComSat-1R offer better serves to Nigeria in the areas of telecommunications…
- 7 Jul 2025
DICON, Saudi Firm to Produce Drones, Satellites in Nigeria
Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Homeland Protectors and Supplies Limited, a Saudi Arabia-based security company, to begin…
- 27 Feb 2018
NCC Sanctions Telcos, Bars 750,000 Numbers for Call Masking, Others
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sanctioned three companies and barred 750,000 numbers found to be connected to call masking. Call masking is a technique used to hide numbers when…
- 24 Jul 2012
NigComSat, Nimasa to Fight Pirates with Satellite
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) has offered to deploy it NigComSat-1R satellite, the super hybrid, high power, quad band geo-stationary satellite to arrest Nigeria’s sea…
- 12 Apr 2010
Satellite Mobile Phones to Take Overtake GSM Phones - Aroh
Mr. Andrew Aroh is the founding President of the Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) Nigeria. He is a renowned Satellite Communication technology development expertise, and has…
- 20 Sept 2021
5G First Mile Deployment in Nigeria will be on Satellite – ALTON Boss
Engr Gbenga Adebayo, chairman, Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has said that the 5G in Nigeria will be firstly deployed in satellite before fibre. Engr Gbenga Adebayo,…
- 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…
- 29 May 2018
Concerns over Crowded Graveyard for ISPs in Nigeria
Internet service providers (ISPs), so-called firms that provide services for accessing, using, the Internet are dying in droves, no thanks to their inabilities to renew operating licenses. The fate…
- 3 Oct 2023
Nigeria Missed Launching Satellite during Buhari’s Administration- NASRDA
Dr Halilu Shaba, director general, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on has said that Nigeria missed launching a satellite during Muhammadu Buhari’s presidency due to…
- 24 Jul 2018
NigComSat, Sawtel Partner on Capacity Building
Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) and Sawtel Technology Limited have signed a tripartite agreement for the implementation of an e-learning management system for both civil and…
- 17 Mar 2026
NigComSat-1R, Nigeria’s Only Satellite to Expire this Year
NigComSat-1R, a Nigerian geostationary communications satellite will outlive its usefulness this year, meaning that the satellite will expire anytime now. NigComSat-1R was launched by China Great…
- 17 May 2016
NigComSat Needs 2 Additional Satellites- Shittu
Barrister Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, said that the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) will require two additional satellites to revolutionize e-governance,…
- 12 Dec 2023
Maida Excited at Nigeria's Success at World Radio Communications Conference 2023
Nigerian Communications Commission's top management is excited about Nigeria's impressive performance at the ongoing International Telecommunications Union (ITU)'s World Radio Communications (WRC)…
- 10 Mar 2014
NigComSat Board Bemoans Proliferation of Foreign ICT Vendors
Worried by the proliferation and domination of Foreign Information and Communications Technology (ICT) vendors in Nigeria, the board of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) limited has said…
- 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…
- 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…