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The Federal Government has announced plans to launch two new communication satellites, NigComSat-2A and NigComSat-2B, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital transformation, national security, and economic growth.

The move, spearheaded by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat Ltd), will replace NigComSat-1R, which has been operational since 2011 and is now expected to remain active until January 2028 following a lifespan extension.

Speaking at a one-day media training in Abuja, Engr. Tope Yosoof said the two High-Throughput Satellites (HTS) will deliver expanded coverage across West, Central, South, and parts of East Africa.

With 77 transponders on multiple bands, the satellites will support broadband connectivity, national security, education, media, agriculture, offshore operations, and smart city applications.

Yosoof explained that the project will run on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) already issued to attract global manufacturers and service providers.

Managing Director/CEO of NigComSat Ltd, Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, emphasized the role of the media in shaping public understanding of space technology and Nigeria’s digital ambitions.

“Our digital transformation depends not just on engineers and policymakers, but also on how the media tells our national tech stories,” she said.

President of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), Blessing Olaifa, described the training as a “game-changer” and urged for greater budgetary support to enhance NigComSat’s media engagement.

With NigComSat-2A and 2B, Nigeria aims to reposition itself as a leading space-faring nation in Africa, while boosting ICT access, creating jobs, and driving inclusive growth.

atiku4President:
Is NigComSat as a company empowered by law to launch satellites? This is a big question that government regulators need to answer. People do whatever they like in this country.

Babasonny:
Billions of naira going down. Hope they will not say e lost for space ..

thisisit:
DIGITAL SCAM LOADING
PROACTIVE LOOTING IN PROGRESS
ANOTHER FAKE RICE PYRAMID
ANOTHER NIGERIA AIRWAYS

SarkinYarki:
Another fake satellite launch , small time they will tell you the satellite has been lost in space

yorosstores:
This is the mindset of haters of nigeria. Any good news, they hate to hear it. Like their mentor, they love bad news so much.

How do you live with so much hatred and bitterness. I don't envy you at all

SarkinYarki:
Some of us are speaking from history of the corrupt cesspit called Nigeria , this is not the first time a satellite will be lost months after fake launch na

ottersberger:
Wetin dem use the first one do?. How has it benefited the average Nigerian?. Barawo dem.

ottersberger:
Wetin dem use the first one do?. How has it benefited the average Nigerian?. Barawo dem.

wellmax:
Another unfortunate post. As long as it’s not rice and garri, they are not interested. If you know nothing about something it’s better to just walk past.

Pakute:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/nigeria-to-launch-nigcomsat-2a-2b-to-boost-digital-connectivity/

SarkinYarki:
Another fake satellite launch , small time they will tell you the satellite has been lost in space

MemoriesAndMe:
Another white elephant project. What happened to the original Nigcomsat launched almost two decades ago?

Was it used for anything? Nigeria has a satellite in the orbits, but bands still to be rented by telcos from other firms.

zero8zero:
Which history do you know?, how old are you?. Because that of 2008 failed, then others cannot succeed ?. Was the one launched in 2011 not succeed?. If it succeeded in 2011, why can't it also succeed the next time new ones will be launched?.
These ipob sef.

fabuloz1:
Any negative comment you guys will attribute it to ipob. Does sarkiyarkin look or sound ipob to you?

fabuloz1:
Any negative comment you guys will attribute it to ipob. Does sarkiyarkin look or sound ipob to you?