https://spacewatch.global/tag/nigerian-communications-satellite-nigcomsat-limited/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:50:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/nigerian-communications-satellite-nigcomsat-limited/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/nigeria-announces-plans-to-launch-two-new-nigcomsat-communications-satellite-by-2029/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72723 The Nigerian Federal Government has announced plans to launch two new communications satellite in 2028 and 2029, as the country's operational satellite, NIGCOMSAT-1R nears the end of its lifespan. The new satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B, will accelerate the country's plans to strengthen security and expand digital connectivity.]]>