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- 8 Jun 2021
NCC Grants Elon Musk’s SpaceX Satellite Operating Licence
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has issued an operating licence to SpaceX, an American aerospace company owned by Elon Musk. The licence, which is valid for six years, will enable SpaceX to…
- 21 Oct 2020
MS Partners SpaceX, SES on Satellite-based Broadband
Microsoft has collaborated with satellite communications providers SpaceX and SES to expand its cloud computing services for the space industry. The American multinational technology giant says it…
- 31 Mar 2018
SpaceX to Build Global Broadband Satellite Services
The top U.S. telecommunications regulator gave formal approval to a plan by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to build a global broadband network using satellites. “This is the first approval of a U.S.-licensed…
- 5 Jan 2025
SpaceX Announces Starship’s First Satellite Deployment Test
SpaceX at the weekend announced that it is gearing up for a significant milestone in the development of its Starship rocket, with an upcoming test flight set to include the deployment of 10 model…
- 13 May 2021
SpaceX Signs Deal With Google for Satellite Broadband
Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Thursday said its Starlink satellite internet service will be teaming up with Google to deliver cloud computing services to business customers. According to the organization,…
- 6 Oct 2023
Starlink Dangles 20 Per Cent Discount on Nigerian Customers
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, is reducing its prices in Nigeria to attract more customers. The cost of its kit has been cut by 20%, dropping from ₦378,000 ($378) to ₦299,000 ($299).…
- 31 Jan 2023
Nigeria Becomes First African Country to Receive Elon Musk’s Starlink Service
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, SpaceX, on Monday announced that it has commenced the operation of Starlink services in Nigeria, the first African country to receive such. Elon Musk…
- 27 Jul 2022
Starlink to Commence Commercial Operations in Nigeria Next Month
U.S SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Internet network will officially launch operations in Nigeria next August, according to information disclosed by Elon Musk, founder, in a Twitter post published July…
- 1 Jul 2021
Elon Musk’s Starlink to Deliver Internet Worldwide by August
Elon Musk’s satellite network Starlink is on track to beam broadband Internet everywhere in the world except polar regions by August. SpaceX has launched more than 1 500 satellites so far and has…
- 11 May 2022
AST SpaceMobile Gets US Nod to Connect Satellite Directly to Cell Phones
AST SpaceMobile received an experimental license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allowing for U.S.-based testing of the BlueWalker 3 satellite, the Texas-based company announced. AST…
- 11 Oct 2023
"Eutelsat's Konnect: The Silent Force Reshaping Nigeria's Satellite Internet Landscape"
Nigeria’s satellite Internet space is evolving rapidly, and while SpaceX's Starlink has been making waves, Eutelsat's Konnect , in partnership with Internet service provider, Coollink, has been…
- 16 Feb 2018
SpaceX Promises Out of this World Internet
Elon Musk's SpaceX, fresh off the successful launch this month of the world's most powerful rocket, has won an endorsement from the top US communications regulator to build a broadband network using…
- 29 Jun 2025
Starlink Resumes Customer Activations Across Nigeria
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has restarted fresh activations for Nigerian customers, following months of regulatory suspension and subsequent…
- 18 Sept 2025
Why Elon Musk Halted Sales of Starlink in Lagos, Abuja
Starlink, the satellite internet provider operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has stopped taking new orders for residential kits in parts of Lagos and in Abuja after network capacity was reached, the…
- 19 Feb 2023
Musk’s Starlink Offers Nigerians 2 Alternative Payment Channels
Elon Musk’s Starlink, has offered Nigerians willing to explore its platform two alternative payment channels to order its hardware. Elon Musk Starlink, at the weekend, said Nigerians could use either…
- 8 May 2024
Konga and Starlink Partnership: A Blessing for Nigeria - Dr. A U Babatunde
In recent years, partnerships between e-commerce platforms and tech companies have been instrumental in driving innovation and progress in various sectors. One such partnership that has garnered…
- 16 Dec 2025
Airtel Africa Partners Starlink to Launch Direct-to-cell Service in 14 Markets
Airtel Africa said on Tuesday it has partnered with SpaceX to introduce Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite technology to all its 14 markets. The satellite-to-mobile service will begin across Africa…
- 21 Sept 2023
Danbatta Highlights Achievements Says Broadband Penetration on Fast-tract
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 per cent before the end of…
- 21 May 2026
Elon Musk to Become First World’s Trillionaire with SpaceX Historic IPO
Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX, his company, confirmed plans to go public. Elon Musk Because Musk owns the majority of the shares, it could push his net…
- 2 Mar 2022
Pantami, Danbatta Lead Nigerian Delegation to Mobile World Congress 2022
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, accompanied by Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian…
- 3 Apr 2025
Amazon Opens Competition in Satellite Internet Business, Sends Satellites into Space
Amazon has released more details on Project Kuiper, its plan to establish a satellite internet service resembling Starlink. The first launch of satellites for Amazon’s Kuiper project is set to ascend…
- 24 Mar 2026
Airtel Africa, Starlink Mobile Data and Messaging Testing Take off in Kenya
Airtel Africa and SpaceX have commenced the successful testing of data and messaging services with Starlink Mobile in Kenya, in a significant step towards bringing satellite-to-mobile connectivity to…
- 12 Apr 2026
SpaceX Hints at Home‑Built Chip Module for Starlink Mobile
SpaceX is signaling plans to develop its own radio‑frequency chip modules for the Starlink Mobile satellite‑to‑phone service, according to a new job posting for a Senior RF Front‑End Module Design…
- 10 Apr 2023
Stakeholders Worry Over Possible Dominance of Starlink on Nigeria's ISPs Market
Contrary to popular opinion, stakeholders in the Nigerian telecommunications industry have expressed their worries over the possible dominance of Starlink in Nigeria's Internet Service Providers…
- 14 Mar 2022
Satellite Technology Capable of Saving African Governments Billions
African governments and private sector organisations could save billions of dollars by adequately leveraging satellite networks and next-gen satellite technology for more effective disaster…
- 8 Dec 2023
NCA, Ghana’s Telco Regulator Declares Starlink Illegal, Warns against Use
National Communication Authority (NCA) of Ghana has warned people in Ghana to avoid using Starlink's equipment or services and directed anyone involved in sales or service operations to stop…
- 9 Mar 2026
Starlink Rolls Out V2 Satellites for Direct 5G Connectivity to Smartphones, Eyes Nigeria’s Rural Gaps
Starlink, owned by American billionaire Elon Musk, has unveiled plans for its next-generation Mobile V2 satellites, poised to beam full 5G cellular service directly to ordinary smartphones, bridging…
- 20 Apr 2024
AMN Activates Starlink Cellular Backhaul Connectivity in Nigeria
Africa Mobile Networks Group (AMN) has said that its first of its base stations in Nigeria to connect to SpaceX’s Starlink constellation is now live and using the LEO satellite network for backhaul…
- 20 May 2024
Elon Musk's SpaceX Doubles Price for Starlink Global Roaming Plan
SpaceX's Starlink has announced a significant price increase for its global roaming plan, which provides satellite internet service worldwide. This plan has been used by subscribers to access…
- 3 Oct 2023
NITRA Applauds Danbatta's Transformative Achievements in Nigeria's Telecom Sector
Stakeholder group in the Nigerian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has commended the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba…