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- 21 Jul 2020
NCC Recalls 41.2m Unused Lines, Okays New Numbering Plans for 37 Telcos
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has withdrawn some 41, 240,448 million lines that have been left inactive or unused by telecommunications licencees across 36 states of the country over the…
- 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,…
- 26 Oct 2010
Nigeria's $400M Satellite Project Develops Fault
Nigcomsat-1, Nigerian communication satellite built by China at the cost of more than $400 million has developed solar array problems leaving the satellite insurers and Nigerian officials in great…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 17 Feb 2014
FG Sacks Ahmed-Rufai, NigComSat Boss
The board of directors of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) Ltd, managers of Nigeria’s hybrid geostationary satellite has asked Engr. Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai , managing director, to…
- 26 Apr 2018
NIGCOMSAT, TURKSAT Ink Deal on Satellite Deployment
Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd and the Turkish Satellite Company (TURKSAT) have collaborated to ensure the deployment of satellite solutions across Africa. They have reached…
- 18 Dec 2018
NIGCOMSAT, FUT Minna Sign MoU to Strengthen Technology in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd. and the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna has entered into collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
- 23 Jun 2016
NIGCOMSAT Set to Power #NCSAbuja2016 with Broadband
‎Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, the nation\'s space satellite company, will support #NCSAbuja2016, the 26th National Conference of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) with the…
- 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…
- 5 May 2009
National Assembly to assist NigComSat
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, deputy Senate President, has pledged the National Assembly commitment to assist Nigeria Communications Satellite (NigComSat) Ltd to appropriate adequate funds for NigComSat 2…
- 8 Mar 2023
NIGCOMSAT to be Repositioned for Better Services – MD
Mr Tukur Lawal, managing director, Nigeria Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, says it will reposition its business development plan towards achieving the much-desired competitive edge. Lawal…
- 21 Mar 2016
Technology in Government Summit /Expo'16 In Line with ‘Change Agenda'- NITPCS
IT professionals in Government - Federal, State and Local Governments in Nigeria under the auspices of the Nigeria Information Technology Professionals in Civil and Public Service (NITPCS); an…
- 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,…
- 14 Dec 2021
5G: Mafab, MTN Emerge Winners in Nigeria's 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction
After 11 rounds of bidding that lasted eight hours, Mafab Communications Ltd and MTN Nigeria Plc, have emerged the two successful winners of the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction for the…
- 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…
- 18 Apr 2021
NigComSat Trains 600 on VSAT Installation
Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) has completed the 6-day training of the 600 persons in Gombe, Abia, Kano, Ekiti, Kebbi, Lagos and Bauchi states. Dr Isa Pantami, minister of…
- 11 Aug 2008
Nigcomsat, Digitech Join Forces for DTH Broadcasting
Malam Ahmed Rufai, managing director, Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (Nigcomsat) has said that the company has signed an agreement with a broadcasting outfit to provide quality communications…
- 18 Sept 2020
Satellite Operators Push New Signal across Africa, Indian Ocean Regions
The Agency for Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA), has started to broadcast a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) signal over Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI), providing its…
- 14 Dec 2017
NIGCOMSAT Takes on DStv, TStv with New DTH Services
Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd in partnership with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) on Thursday in Abuja launched Direct-to-Home (DTH) services. DTH refers to…
- 14 Dec 2017
NIGCOMSAT launches Direct-to-Home services
The Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd on Thursday launched Direct-to-Home (DTH) services, in partnership with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC). DTH refers to distribution…
- 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…
- 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…
- 27 Jan 2026
NIGCOMSAT Adopts Government’s Performance System
Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, in a strategic move to modernise its operations and foster a results-oriented workforce, has officially adopted the Federal Government’s Performance…
- 20 Sept 2016
SES, CCNL Collaborate to Train Installers on Digital Switchover
AS the Federal Government intensify efforts for smooth digital switchover from analogue to digital terrestrial television a satellite operating firm, SES in collaboration with Cable Channels Nigeria…
- 3 Jan 2017
Relocating NigComSat, NITDA, Others: A Step 15 Years Backward- NCS
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has advised the Federal Government to ditch the idea of moving Information and Communication Technology (ICT) agencies: National Information and Development Agency…
- 11 Mar 2013
NigComSat, Newtec Ink Deal for Ka-Band Broadband Services
Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) Limited has sealed a partnership deal with Newtec of Belgium for Ka-broadband services in order to boost broadband service penetration in the country.…
- 13 Nov 2008
NigComSat Secures Stakes in Nitel
Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) has formerly secured 15 percent stakes in Nigeria Telecommunications (Nitel) PLC with the admittance of Engineer Timasaniyu Ahmed-Rufai, the managing…
- 14 Sept 2020
NigComSat Dangles Africa’s First Satellite Navigation Services
NigComSat has struck a collaboration with ASECNA and Thales Alenia Space to provide the first Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) signal over Africa & Indian Ocean (AFI). The service,…
- 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…