Week Recap

Starting with the highlight of the week, we conducted training sessions for various stakeholders who work with us. Wednesday featured a one-day, hands-on KA-band VSAT installation training for our Resellers and Channel Partners. This training session is part of NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE LIMITED (NIGCOMSAT) ’s drive to build a network of accredited installers across Nigeria and to ensure consistent quality in service delivery. Thursday followed with a training for media personnel and journalists. As I mentioned last week, the training exposed participants to both the theoretical and practical aspects of satellite communication, installation, and commissioning. For the media, it was more targeted to create awareness about the technology they report on. The door remains open if you are interested in becoming a Reseller or Channel Partner of NIGCOMSAT. Click here for details.

Standards Organization Nigeria

The Meeting with Standards Organization Nigeria was an intentional step by NIGCOMSAT to ensure we keep to International standards and ensure that the products and services we offer are safe, reliable, and of?high quality. We had two staff from SON STANDARDS ORGANISATION OF NIGERIA , present to NIGCOMSAT as we transition from ISO9001:2013 (Quality Management System) to ISO27001:2022 ( Integrated Management System) . Attendees of the session included all QMS ( Quality Management System) Champions, ISMS 9 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection) Champions and departmental Risk Officers at NIGCOMSAT.

Presentation of Yahclick.

This week, we had a visit from our fellow satellite operator YahClick , represented by Kevin Viret, the VP for the West Africa Region. He presented possible complementary products from YahClick and the soon-to-be-announced merger of Yahsat Space Services with Bayanat to form Space42 . Introducing SPACE42, a new AI-powered space technology champion with global reach, and its Board of Directors. The merger of the two Abu Dhabi-headquartered and ADX-listed entities will create an AI-powered space technology champion in the MENA region, with additional potential for significant global growth and synergies.

August Town Hall

One of the key pillars of our strategic blueprint at NIGCOMSAT is people. This August, during our town hall meeting, a monthly engagement session we have with staff, we got to celebrate some of our outstanding team members. Our Employee of the Month, Ekundayo of our Pre-Sales Team, and our tenacious and incredible Executive Director for Finance, Mrs. Aisha Abdulahalli, who will be moving on to a new role. We wish her well and are confident she will excel in her new position.

Meeting with Tetfund.

A further meeting between NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE LIMITED (NIGCOMSAT) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Tetfund took place this Tuesday to explore ways we can support in providing broadband coverage and broadcasting services for Nigerian tertiary institutions that require these services. This meeting was facilitated by Tetfund, which has been at the center of ensuring that educational institutions have access to connectivity, enabling them to partake in other services like the LMS. The Executive Secretary of (Tetfund ), Arc. Sonny Echono, disclosed their desire to enable institutions to use some of the digital tools like the Learning Management System being provided by Tetfund.

Installer Training in Lagos and the Relaunch of the NIGCOMSAT Channel Partnership.

It was a one-day training for accredited installers that took place earlier this week—a key step towards building a comprehensive nationwide database of skilled installers and channel partners. By empowering our partners with the latest knowledge and techniques, we are not only enhancing service delivery but also creating a network that ensures NIGCOMSAT’s advanced satellite solutions reach every part of Nigeria. ?? Thanks to the partners who sent in participants.

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Courtesy Visit and Facility Tour by The Nigerian Navy

This week at NIGCOMSAT, we had a courtesy visit and facility tour from the Nigerian Navy. It was an absolute honor to welcome the representatives of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, and the Chief of Communications and Information Technology at the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral ZS Muhammad, to NIGCOMSAT Limited. The Chief Information Officer of the Nigerian Navy, along with his directors, deputy directors, and other members of their ICT division, also attended. Discussions focused on how both organizations can collaborate in serving the nation, particularly in areas where NIGCOMSAT can support communications on the move, such as on moving vessels, and provide broad connectivity in difficult-to-reach areas of operations. The visit was followed by a tour of the Network Operations Center, the Satellite Operations Center, and the Broadcasting Operations of NIGCOMSAT.

Society of Nigerian Broadcasters

NIGCOMSAT attended the award and gala night of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) as part of its National Conference on August 14th-15th.

The SNB National Coordinator, Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose, hosted the event, which was jointly organized by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), Broadcast Media Africa (BMA), and the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB). Present at the event were the Honourable Minister of Information, His Excellency Mohammed Idris Malagi, the Honourable Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Chairman of BON, Vice Chairman of BON Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos , Group Managing Director of DAAR Communications Plc , Tony Akiotu, along with other notable dignitaries.

The event provided a unique platform to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations to the dynamic landscape of broadcasting in Nigeria. It honored those who have excelled in their respective fields and made significant strides in advancing the quality and diversity of Nigerian broadcasting.

The theme of this year's event was "Broadcasting and the Political Economy of Content Production in the Digital Age."

As a key player in Nigeria's satellite communication sector, NIGCOMSAT is committed to supporting the growth and development of the broadcasting industry. We recognize the vital role that broadcasting plays in shaping public opinion, disseminating information, and fostering national unity.

Training for Media Personnel and Editors

This week involved even more training. We held a one-day session for editors and line editors covering ICT in Lagos. We are doing this to deepen their understanding of the NIGCOMSAT brand and the transformative journey we are undertaking. As the need to create more awareness continues to grow, this training provided an overview of the Nigerian satellite industry and our role in driving technological innovation and connectivity across the nation, especially with the plan to launch a second satellite—NigComSat-2. The Assistant General Manager of the Corporate Affairs Department, Aishatu Ibrahim Bantam , issued certificates of attendance to the participants at the end of the training.

We believe that well-informed media professionals are crucial in accurately conveying our stories and milestones to the public. Our Media partners that attended included;

Guardian -Newspaper

Vanguard- Newspaper

Punch Newspapers

Pulse -Online

Brand- Xposure -Online

Nigerian Television Authority

The Sun -Newspaper

Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria -Radio

The Nation -Newspaper

BusinessDay Nigeria Newspaper

Lagos State Television

ITEdge -Online

Premium Times Nigeria

Thisday Newspaper

Tribune- Newspaper

As we wrap up the week, it's exciting to see how much we’ve accomplished. Our training sessions and partnerships are helping us improve connectivity across Nigeria and prepare for new innovations like NigComSat-2. We’re committed to making sure everyone benefits from these advances, and we look forward to continuing this journey of growth and progress together.