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NIGCOMSAT and Eutelsat partner to deliver LEO satellite services in Nigeria

NIGCOMSAT and Eutelsat partner to deliver LEO satellite services in Nigeria

Satellite communications provider Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) and Eutelsat Group, a global leader in satellite communications, have announced what they describe as a groundbreaking multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership to deliver low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services in Nigeria.

This strategic agreement, it is claimed, positions NIGCOMSAT as Nigeria's leading satellite service provider by leveraging the OneWeb LEO network to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity. Eutelsat OneWeb, part of Eutelsat Group, says it exists to remove the barriers to connectivity that are holding economies and communities back.

The services will cater to a wide range of sectors, including government, enterprises and underserved rural areas, supporting essential applications like remote communications, mobile connectivity, and offshore operations.

Commenting on the development, Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat Group, says: "We are honoured to partner with NIGCOMSAT in this transformative initiative to enhance digital inclusion in Nigeria. LEO satellites are vital for providing fast, reliable connectivity in remote and underserved areas.”

NIGCOMSAT aims to deliver world-class satellite services to empower communities and industries. With its flagship NigComSat-1R satellite, NIGCOMSAT already supports critical sectors such as communication, education, health and security.

Its Managing Director/CEO, Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, says: "This partnership is a milestone for NIGCOMSAT, enabling us to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide through the cutting-edge capabilities of OneWeb LEO satellites. Together, we will deliver scalable, reliable connectivity solutions to foster growth across government services, businesses and communities nationwide."

While the agreement is clearly a significant one, precise details of the amount invested and a timetable for service rollout do not yet appear to have been revealed.



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