Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has approved the deployment of two next-generation satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B, to expand broadband access and strengthen national digital sovereignty.
Manufactured in partnership with Thales Alenia Space and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the satellites will replace foreign infrastructure dependence with targeted launch dates in 2027/2028.
Key Project Focus Areas
- Broadband Access: Expanding high-speed internet to all 774 local government secretariats and rural areas.
- National Security: Supporting secure communications and defense operations for the Nigerian Armed Forces.
- Economic Growth: Boosting public-private telecom partnerships and Africa's digital economy.
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