Nigeria’s New NigComSat-2A Satellite Is Set to Expand Broadband Across Africa

Nigeria is moving to expand its satellite communications infrastructure with the development of a new geostationary satellite designed to increase connectivity capacity across Africa. Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has signed an agreement with Thales Alenia Space, the French Italian aerospace company, for the development of NigComSat-2A, a telecommunications satellite expected to support broadband access and a range of digital services across underserved parts of the conti