Thales Alenia Space Partners with NIGCOMSAT for New Satellite
Thales Alenia Space has entered into a contract with NIGCOMSAT Ltd, a Federal Government-owned entity, to construct NigComSat-2A, a new geostationary telecommunications satellite. The agreement was finalized on September 14, 2026, in Cannes, France.
This satellite, with a launch mass of nearly four tonnes, is designed to enhance digital connectivity across West, Central, and Southern Africa, particularly benefiting underserved and remote communities. It is expected to have an in-orbit service life exceeding 15 years and will utilize Thales Alenia Space’s Spacebus B2 platform.
Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, Managing Director and CEO of NIGCOMSAT, emphasized the contract's significance for Nigeria's digital transformation and its potential to expand access to reliable broadband and digital services. Hervé Derrey, President and CEO of Thales Alenia Space, expressed gratitude for the partnership, highlighting the satellite's role in meeting the growing demand for connectivity.
NIGCOMSAT Ltd, established on April 4, 2006, operates Nigeria’s geostationary communications satellites, with NigComSat-1R being the first launched in Sub-Saharan Africa in December 2011.
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