• Cryptocurrency
  • Earnings
  • Enterprise
  • About TechBooky
  • Submit Article
  • Advertise Here
  • Contact Us
TechBooky
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
  • African
  • AI
  • Metaverse
  • Gadgets
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
TechBooky
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Home African

Nigeria Signs Satellite Communication Deal with Chinese Company

Akinola Ajibola by Akinola Ajibola
June 19, 2025
in African, Telecom
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) with Galaxy Space, a Chinese satellite company, to implement Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite communication access throughout Nigeria.

One of the top and leading Chinese companies, Galaxy Space, is well-known for creating and manufacturing affordable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites for commercial broadband internet.

It is expected that the collaboration will greatly increase connectivity in Nigeria, especially in underserved and rural areas.

And in advancing communications in space, NASRDA Director-General Dr. Matthew Adepoju spoke at the signing ceremony on Wednesday in Abuja, calling the agreement a significant step forward for Nigeria’s space and communications capabilities.

Through this partnership, Nigeria will embrace direct satellite connectivity as a means of communication in the future, independent of conventional terrestrial infrastructure such as cell towers, Adepoju stated.

“This means that even in places without network coverage, your electronic devices such as phone, laptop, or workstation can connect directly to satellites, enabling seamless communication,” he continued.

According to Adepoju, the D2D satellite technology should be fully deployed by the end of 2025.

He underlined that millions of Nigerians will have better access to digital services, greater digital inclusion, and the elimination of network blind spots thanks to the technology.

Additionally, he urged public and commercial sector stakeholders—particularly those in banks, ministries, and government agencies—to assist Nigeria in embracing and implementing space-based technology.

In addition to better connection and technology transfer, the alliance would provide Nigerian engineers with chances for knowledge transfer and capacity-building, facilitating the local development and possible domestication of satellite communication technologies.

“Nigeria needs to stop relying solely on imported technology. Some of these technologies need to be developed and produced locally, Adepoju continued.

Mr. Sam Xiao, a representative for Galaxy Space, praised NASRDA’s leadership and pointed out that Nigeria might act as a springboard for the spread of D2D technology throughout Africa. In addition, he suggested a joint project initiative to develop a CubeSat, a little satellite, for which Nigerian engineers would receive training, participate in the design and production phases, and manage operations.

Through the things we should be aware, simply is by avoiding the need for terrestrial base stations or towers, D2D technology enables common smartphones and other digital devices to interact directly with satellites, providing a game-changing alternative for nations with limited infrastructure.

If the deal with Galaxy Space goes through, Nigerians may be able to have direct-to-mobile access much before Elon Musk’s Starlink is expected to launch.

Musk referenced Starlink’s intentions to introduce direct-to-cell connectivity in Nigeria and other nations where it conducts business. However, as the service is now only accessible in six countries—the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, and Switzerland—there is no timeline for this. 

Musk stated that in order to provide the service, the company would collaborate by working with network carriers in every country  in which it conducts business.

Related Posts:

  • public-trials-of-spacex-satellite-internet-service-to-begin_s8zx
    Eutelsat & NIGCOMSAT Partner for Satellite Services…
  • The RSA Licensed Starlink To Officiate Its Satellite Network Operations In Rwanda.
    The RSA Licensed Starlink To Officiate Its Satellite…
  • ICASA
    ICASA's Ambitious Satellite-Based Internet Services…
  • Starlink Kenya
    SpaceX Secures FCC Approval For Starlink…
  • airtel-africa-spacex-deal-deliver-starlink-internet.jpg
    Airtel Africa & SpaceX to Bring Starlink to…
  • Margherita-Della-Valle-and-Tim-Peake-1500-800
    Satellite Video Calls on Apple & Android Devices Coming Soon
  • 80a48c29161e05a24abc71bcdb82cb9a
    Teen-Founded Space Startup Secures Millions for…
  • IMG_6960
    Kyivstar & Starlink Partner to Debut…

Discover more from TechBooky

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Tags: chinaNASRDAsatelliteSatellite broadband
Akinola Ajibola

Akinola Ajibola

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

Select Category

    Receive top tech news directly in your inbox

    subscription from
    Loading

    Freshly Squeezed

    • Netflix Adopts AI Technology for Film and TV Production July 19, 2025
    • Mandela Month: Vodacom offers R67 smartphone Swap for 2G Users July 18, 2025
    • Chad Unveils a US $1.5 billion National Digital Strategy July 18, 2025
    • Uber, Lucid and Nuro Team up to launch a 20 000‑Vehicle Robotaxi Fleet July 18, 2025
    • Meta Poaches more Apple AI Talent for its Superintelligence Labs July 18, 2025
    • TSMC Profit Surges 61% on AI Chip Demand July 18, 2025

    Browse Archives

    July 2025
    MTWTFSS
     123456
    78910111213
    14151617181920
    21222324252627
    28293031 
    « Jun    

    Quick Links

    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Contact us
    • Submit Article
    • Privacy Policy
    Generic selectors
    Exact matches only
    Search in title
    Search in content
    Post Type Selectors
    • African
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Gadgets
    • Metaverse
    • Tips
    • About TechBooky
    • Advertise Here
    • Submit Article
    • Contact us

    © 2025 Designed By TechBooky Elite

    Discover more from TechBooky

    Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

    Continue reading

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.