{
  "id": 3625813,
  "title": "FG Approves Acquisition of Two Communications Satellites for Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/fg-approves-acquisition-of-two-communications-satellites-for-nigeria",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T00:17:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/27/fg-approves-acquisition-of-two-communications-satellites-for-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The federal government has approved the acquisition of two new communications satellites, NIGCOMSAT 2A and NIGCOMSAT 2B, according to a statement released by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT). This upgrade is being led by NIGCOMSAT under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. The new satellites, designed as High-Throughput Communication Satellites, aim to expand Nigeria's satellite capacity, strengthen broadband, broadcasting, enterprise, and critical communications services, and improve connectivity in underserved and remote areas. Jane Egerton-Idehen, the Managing Director/CEO of NIGCOMSAT, stated that these satellites represent a significant milestone for both NIGCOMSAT and Nigeria, acknowledging the support from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She added that the additional capacity will enhance high-capacity broadband, broadcasting, enterprise connectivity, government services, and other digital applications, while complementing existing terrestrial networks.",
  "summary": "Oghenevwede Ohwovoroile in Abuja The federal government, through the Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved the acquisition of two communications satellites, NIGCOMSAT 2A and NIGCOMSAT 2B. This was contained in",
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}