The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) recently hosted a critical Space Industry Stakeholders Workshop titled Sensitisation and Engagement of Stakeholders on the Commencement of Space Regulation, Spectrum Management, and Licensing in Nigeria.
The event brought together key players in Nigeria’s space sector, including government officials, legal experts, and industry leaders, to chart a course for a more structured and economically viable space ecosystem.
With Nigeria’s space sector contributing a negligible percentage to the national GDP compared to global counterparts, the workshop underscored the urgent need for regulatory reforms, strategic policy updates, and stronger institutional frameworks to unlock the sector’s full potential.
The NASRDA workshop marked a significant step toward repositioning Nigeria as a competitive player in the global space industry.
With plans to update legislation, activate the National Space Council, and leverage private sector expertise, Nigeria is laying the groundwork for a thriving space economy.
As the Minister aptly stated, Space is no longer the exclusive territory of dreamers it is a domain of serious business, innovation, and national security.
Thus, Nigeria must not only participate in the global space economy, but we must compete and lead.
The success of these initiatives will depend on sustained political will, strategic investments, and an enabling regulatory environment.
If executed effectively, Nigeria could soon join the ranks of nations reaping substantial economic and technological benefits from space exploration.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2025/04/08/nigeria-targets-stronger-space-oversight-in-line-with-global-trends/
