Nigeria’s Satellite Network Faces Shutdown as Chinese Firm Demands $11.4m Payment

Nigeria’s Satellite Network Faces Shutdown as Chinese Firm Demands $11.4m Payment

Nigeria’s satellite communications network faces possible disruption after a Chinese contractor issued a 30-day ultimatum over unpaid operational fees.

China Great Wall Industry Corporation says Nigeria owes about $11.44 million for long-running satellite control services.

The dispute threatens the operations of NigComSat-1R, which supports broadcasting, internet connectivity, and security communications.

Officials at Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited say they are reviewing the warning as concerns grow about Nigeria’s ageing space infrastructure.