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The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited is set to launch an empowerment programme, VSAT Training for youths across seven states in the North-West region. This was confirmed in a statement signed by Aisha Bantam, Head of Corporate Affairs at NIGCOMSAT, in Abuja. The programme, focused on a Space-Tech Hackathon and …

Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat), the country’s satellite operator, has warned that Nigeria may lose a $1.2 trillion share of the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy by 2030.   Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, managing director, NigComSat made this known in a statement issued at the weekend.   Egerton-Idehen’s comment followed her participation …

Fully committed to the launch of a new satellite, NigComSat-2, the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has reiterated its commitment to deepen digital connectivity in all the 774 Local Government Areas across the country. The plan was disclosed by Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Daser David as the new President/Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). Mr. David is an academic and industry expert with a deep understanding of digital technologies and educational leadership. The President has also approved the appointment of Mr. …

In a move that promises to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria, leading satellite communications company NIGCOMSAT has joined forces with telecom giant Infratel Africa. This strategic partnership, announced on [date], marks a significant step towards ensuring robust internet connectivity and seamless communication for underserved rural regions across the country. …

Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NigComSat) in partnership with Ethnomet, a Canadian leading firm in digital healthcare technology recently launched ‘NigComHealth’, a telemedicine platform that will allow millions of Nigerians to have access to quality healthcare. ‘NigComHealth’ will transform the way patients and healthcare providers connect will transform the way patients …

The Nigerian Communications Satallite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has assured Nigerians of a faster, wider coverage, and better deployment of 5G network across Nigeria, after the launch Nigeria’s second satellite into space. The second satellite, known as NigComSat 2, is expected to be launched soon, following the near expiration of the life …

Following the creation of the Nigerian Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) recently by Mr President, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami revealed that the bureau has generated value worth over 3billion naira in two years of its existence. He started this as he launched the logo, website …

In a bid to boost the nation’s satellite communications capacity, Nigeria will launch a new communication satellite (Sat 2) into orbit this year, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has said. Pantami, who disclosed this during a one-day working visit and interaction with the …

Nigeria Communications Satellite (NigComSat) Limited has received an order on a new Key Performance Index (KPI) capable of transforming the agency into an opportunity-driven  entity and  enable it to take more risks in the fast-growing Nigerian ICT sector. The new order was handed NigComSat by the Minister of Communications and …