FG Engages Israeli, French Manufacturers to Produce Two Next-generation Communication Satellites
Chindeu Eze The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and the Nigeria Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited are engaging the Israeli and French manufacturers to produce two next-generation communication
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, along with Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited, is engaging Israeli and French manufacturers to produce two next-generation communication satellites for Nigeria. These satellites, NigComSat-2A and NigComSat-2B, will be delivered by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Thales Alenia Space of France.
The project has moved into its next phase following the Federal Executive Council's approval for the acquisition and deployment of the satellites. The satellites are expected to strengthen Nigeria's national satellite capacity, expand connectivity, and support critical communications across the country.
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