Conceptual illustration of satellite communications and digital broadcasting.
Report based on a company statement
Contributing technology and broadcasting expertise to Türkiye’s commercial partnerships in Africa, Kayıoğlu Holding provides satellite capacity and digital broadcasting infrastructure services in Niger. The project, carried out under agreements with Niger’s Ministry of Communication and New Information Technologies, brings together the group’s local subsidiary NI-KA SARLU and TA Dijital and TOPFIYT, which are involved in software development.
Kayıoğlu Holding’s satellite and digital broadcasting project in Niger offers an example of the Turkish private sector’s activities in the Sahel diversifying into technology and services. Combining satellite broadcast distribution, internet broadcasting and software development within the same project, the initiative supports access to Niger’s television and radio broadcasts across different platforms.
According to information shared by the group, the service agreements with Niger’s Ministry of Communication and New Information Technologies cover satellite capacity leasing, OTT platform development, live-streaming websites, a corporate website, a news website, technical support and content delivery network services.
Local implementation and technical services through NI-KA SARLU
Kayıoğlu Holding conducts its services in Niger through NI-KA SARLU, its subsidiary established in the country. NI-KA SARLU serves as the group’s local operation for providing satellite capacity and digital broadcasting services.
TA Dijital and TOPFIYT are involved in different parts of the project’s software development work. This division of responsibilities brings together the group’s digital technology and broadcasting expertise with its implementation and service activities in Niger.
Within the partnership, satellite broadcast transmission and digital broadcasting services address different institutional needs. Télédiffusion du Niger (TDN) is involved in satellite capacity and broadcast distribution, while Radio-Télévision du Niger (RTN) is involved in OTT and digital platform services.
Satellite capacity for TDN, broadcast distribution to Africa and Europe
In the satellite component of the project, NI-KA SARLU provides capacity to TDN, Niger’s broadcast transmission and distribution organisation. Distribution through TDN covers Télé Sahel, TAL TV and Voix du Sahel, as well as private television and radio broadcasters in Niger.
C-band satellite capacity is used for broadcast distribution to Africa. Satellite distribution services to Europe are also provided for Télé Sahel and Voix du Sahel.
According to the company, the capacity used for these services is sourced from Arabsat and Eutelsat. By supplying capacity and related technical services, NI-KA SARLU contributes to the international distribution of Nigerien broadcasters’ programmes.
RTN’s television and radio broadcasts reach digital channels
The digital broadcasting work carried out for RTN, Niger’s public radio and television broadcaster, brings together live television, radio, news content, corporate web services and mobile access.
The OTT infrastructure, which provides access to broadcasts over the internet, is being developed alongside content delivery network and technical support services. Satellite broadcast distribution is thus complemented by web and mobile access channels.
According to the project information shared, RTN’s web services are available for use. Télé Sahel, TAL TV and Voix du Sahel broadcasts can be accessed through the web and existing mobile services. This infrastructure enables viewers and listeners to access television and radio content on different devices.
Technology and services contribute to Türkiye’s activities in the Sahel
By providing satellite capacity, software development and technical support within the same partnership, the project in Niger offers a concrete example of Turkish companies’ technology services in Africa.
The work carried out through Kayıoğlu Holding’s local subsidiary extends the group’s media and digital technology capabilities into international service activities. The scope of the project shows that broadcasting and communications technologies also have a place in commercial partnerships between Türkiye and Niger.
A group structure spanning media, agriculture and mining projects
Alongside its companies in media, communications, digital technologies and production, Kayıoğlu Holding also brings together projects in agriculture, livestock and mining.
Within the group, Tima Medya operates in media planning and buying, TA Dijital in digital solutions, Mett İletişim Yayıncılık in media and communications, and Tam Yapım in film, advertising and television production. TOPFIYT carries out technology development work for the production industry.
Bakkalköy, with projects focused on agriculture and livestock, and NI-KA GOLD, with investment development work in mining, complement the group’s presence across different sectors. The group’s broadcasting activities are conducted under KAYI Media Group.
Source of project information: Project information shared by Kayıoğlu Holding.
Publisher’s note: This publication is part of KAYI Media Group, the media arm of Kayıoğlu Holding, the subject of this report.
