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NIGCOMSAT LTD is the First African satellite Communications Company. We are responsible for the operation and management of NigComSat-1R.
Overview
Location
Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Employees
201-500
Phone
+234 906 254 7101
Founded date
2006
Mentions in press and media 23
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| Jul 22, 2026 | Nigeria: Taking Care of the Telecoms Poor | The holy book tells us that the poor will always live with us in our societies. It means you can never wish away the poor even if you are offended by their existence. No magic wand will obliterate the presence of the poor, except concerted ... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Nigeria: FG Begins Digital Switchover Training for Installers in Ibadan | The federal government has commenced technical and sensitisation training for installers of set-top boxes and related reception equipment in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria's transition from analogue to digital t... |
| May 20, 2026 | Nigeria: DSO - Before Euphoria Blinds Reason and Pain | Concerning DSO, there is fresh excitement, optimism and great expectation preceding the July launch, and I am happy to share in all the euphoria. After blowing over N60bn on a project that smaller African nations have since concluded but wh... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Nigeria: Nigcomsat Targets Industrial Leap With Startup Push, Skills Drive | Abuja — Nigeria's state-owned satellite operator, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), is repositioning itself at the heart of the country's industrialisation agenda, backing over 5,000 startups and expanding digital skill... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Africa's Urban-Rural Digital Gaps Are Closing | A mix of state programmes and private capital is bolstering plans to bridge the digital divide in African countries. Tower builds and satellite launches are closing rural gaps while reinforcing national digital networks. SPECIAL REPORT | BI... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Why Nigeria needs to be in space: A case for capacity-building and foundational advocacy | It was the July 18th weekend, and my weekend was playing out quite eventfully. I had spent the weekend holed up in my home, making relentless calls with the team from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The ITU is a UN agency t... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Nigeria: Data Autonomy - FG to Ride On Sifiso Dabengwa Data Centre | ...Offers services on local currency ...As MTN pumps $120m on 2 data based investments in Lagos By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor & Juliet Umeh MTN Nigeria yesterday extended its innovative tentacles in the Nigerian tech ecosystem with ... |
| Jun 7, 2025 | MultiChoice's Struggles: A Battle Against the Waves of Change | MultiChoice Group is riding a turbulent wave. The South African media giant faces a storm of challenges that threaten its profitability and market position. As the company braces for a significant drop in trading profit, the reasons behind ... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Nigeria: What Does the Big Picture Mean to DSO? | The news last week that the Federal Government is seemingly finalising plans to put the Digital Switchover, DSO, on an accelerator that can immediately take it to about 10 million people, was very elevating and, for me, it marks a good turn... |
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FAQ about NIGCOMSAT Limited
When was NIGCOMSAT Limited founded?
NIGCOMSAT Limited was founded in 2006.
What has the press written about NIGCOMSAT Limited?
Parsers VC has collected 23 articles mentioning NIGCOMSAT Limited, among them “Nigeria: Taking Care of the Telecoms Poor” (Jul 22, 2026) and “Nigeria: FG Begins Digital Switchover Training for Installers in Ibadan” (Jul 17, 2026).
Is NIGCOMSAT Limited still active?
Yes, NIGCOMSAT Limited is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 14, 2026.