Nigeria’s ageing satellite gets extended life as replacement shifts to 2028

Nigeria has shifted its timeline for replacing its ageing national satellite, NigComSat-1R, to 2028, three years later than initially planned, as it looks to strengthen its position in West Africa’s growing digital market. The NigComSat-1R, launched in December 2011, is nearing the end of its lifespan after more than a decade of service. Built in China with a 15-year design cycle, the…