NIGCOMSAT Kickstarts Phase One of the 774 LG Internet Connectivity Project with 579 Local Government Areas in Nigeria
According to Vanguard, the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT Ltd) has commenced its VSAT installation project to provide satellite coverage for 579 Local Government Areas in Nigeria. This initiative utilises the Ku-band network asset of NigComSat-1R to support the Federal Government's endeavour to cover all 774 Local Government Areas nationwide. In addition, phase one of the…
NigComSat Launches its 2024 Accelerator Programme with 20 Cohorts
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) has officially launched its 2024 accelerator programme at an event held to commemorate the project. The 2024 accelerator programme, set to span 24 weeks, will serve as a dynamic platform for 20 promising Nigerian startups meticulously chosen from an impressive pool of 468 applications submitted to the company. NigComSat, in collaboration…
NigComSat Hosts RASCOM Delegation
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat), Nkechi Egerton-Idehen and Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, recently hosted a delegation from the Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM), led by Mr Timothy Ashong, Acting Director-General at RASCOM.
During the visit, they discussed strengthening the…
NIGCOMSAT Unveils its EdTech Solutions to Revolutionise Education in Nigeria
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited, Mrs Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, has announced the unveiling of NIGCOMSAT’s Educational Technology (EdTech) solutions during a strategic meeting in Abuja, Nigeria. These solutions will utilise satellite broadband connectivity to revolutionise education in Nigeria.
Regarding the rationale behind these solutions, Mrs…
NIGCOMSAT to Collaborate with Stakeholders to Bridge Digital Divide in Nigeria
According to a news release by the Punch, Mrs Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT), has reiterated the organisation's dedication to restructuring and reviewing its priorities at the Gombe regional office, Nigeria, during a two-day strategic visit to the Northern state.
Furthermore, the MD emphasised the organisation’s readiness to…
President Tinubu Appoints Nkechi Egerton-Idehen as the New CEO of NIGCOMSAT
The Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has announced a significant reshuffle within the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, appointing Nkechi Egerton-Idehen as the new Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT). This move is part of a broader multi-agency restructuring to bolster the country's communication, innovation, and…
NIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia Space Renews Agreement to Enhance Satellite Navigation in Africa through NIGCOMSAT-1R
In line with the success of the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) flight demonstration carried out in Abuja in February 2023, Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd, NIGCOMSAT, and Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), renewed their partnership on the development of Satellite Based Augmentation System. With this agreement, NIGCOMSAT will provide…
Nigeria’s Broadband Expansion Gets a Boost with YahClick and NIGCOMSAT Partnership
YahClick, the Data Solutions subsidiary of the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, has partnered with Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd to expand broadband penetration in Sub-Saharan Africa and boost access to critical electronic services across the region. The initial announcement of this project came through a press release…
The Nigerian Army Partners with NiGCOMSAT to Advance the Military Communication Infrastructure
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, hosted a team of delegates from Nigerian Communication Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT), led by the Chief Executive Officer, Engr Tukur Lawal, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The strategic meeting underscored the Nigerian Army's dedication to collaborating with NIGCOMSAT to advance the telecommunication sector.
The COAS appreciated…
DSA Collaborates with NIGCOMSAT to Develop and Enhance Satellite Services in Nigeria
During a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), Mr Tukur Lawal, in Abuja, the Chief of Defence Space Administration (DSA), Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Shinkafi, expressed the intent of their agency to collaborate with NIGCOMSAT. He emphasised particular interest in the upcoming inauguration of NigComSat–2 and NigComSat–3 satellites and praised the…