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06 February 2025
NIGCOMSAT has signed a partnership agreement with Eutelsat to deploy low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria. The initiative is expected to enhance NIGCOMSAT’s capacity, which can improve coverage of rural areas, one of the state-owned company’s flagship projects.
“This partnership marks a major milestone for NIGCOMSAT, enabling us to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria through OneWeb’s advanced LEO satellite technology. Together, we will deliver scalable and reliable connectivity solutions to drive growth for utilities, businesses and communities across the country,” said Jane Egerton-Idehen, the state-owned company’s chief executive officer.
In June 2024, NIGCOMSAT signed a partnership agreement with Hotspot to connect rural and remote areas that traditionally do not have access to the internet. The company also signed a similar agreement with Infratel Africa. It is also one of the government’s key elements in accelerating coverage across the country. The executive aims to connect 80% of the rural population by 2027.
