Nigeria has signed a contract with Thales Alenia Space to develop a new geostationary communications satellite. The agreement, between Nigcomsat and the Italian-French joint venture, aims to enhance digital connectivity across the continent. The satellite, named NigComSat-2A, will provide reliable communication services. This marks a key step in Nigeria’s efforts to improve its telecommunications infrastructure. The project is expected to support various sectors, including education and healthcare. The deal reflects growing international collaboration in African space initiatives.