# NIGCOMSAT Selects Hughes Gateway for Satellite Program

Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has awarded Hughes Network Systems a contract in 2026 to deliver its JUPITER scalable gateway system supporting the upcoming NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B satellites. This contract includes establishing a local manufacturing footprint in Nigeria, aligning with national objectives to build indigenous capacity and diversify the economy. Deployment of the gateway system is planned ahead of the satellite launches scheduled for 2028 and 2029, enabling high-throughput multi-band satellite connectivity across Nigeria and the broader African region.

- This contract represents a strategic industrialization initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria's satellite communications sovereignty and accelerating digital infrastructure development.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on local manufacturing and capacity building, which may influence future procurement requirements and partnership models in the region.
- Contractors with expertise in satellite communications, manufacturing, and regional deployment may find emerging opportunities linked to this program and its broader regional ambitions.
- The program supports government and defense connectivity needs, indicating potential for expanded contracts in secure communications and infrastructure modernization.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT)

### Vendors
- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> The partnership should be viewed not merely as a commercial technology arrangement, but as a strategic industrialization initiative capable of strengthening Nigeria's satellite communications sovereignty, accelerating digital infrastructure development, supporting defense and government connectivity, stimulating manufacturing and innovation, diversifying national revenue sources, and positioning Nigeria as a future regional hub for the production, deployment, and servicing of satellite broadband terminals and antennas across Africa.
> — Jane Egerton-Idehen, Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT

> Being contracted by NIGCOMSAT for this strategic national program reflects the strength, flexibility, and proven performance of our JUPITER platform.
> — Anshu Vij, Managing Director, EMEA at Hughes

### Sources
- [NIGCOMSAT Selects Hughes JUPITER Scalable Gateway to Support Nigeria’s Next-Generation Satellite Program | GlobeNewswire by notified](https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/pressemelding/19068945/nigcomsat-selects-hughes-jupiter-scalable-gateway-to-support-nigerias-next-generation-satellite-program) - NTB Kommunikasjon