Nigeria, May 15 -- The federal government has announced that four new satellites will soon be launched to help monitor the country's environment and support the fight against insecurity.

This decision was made after the federal executive council approved the satellite project.

The announcement was made in Abuja during the 22nd National Council on Innovation, Science and Technology.

Uche Nnaji, the minister of innovation, science and technology, said the move is part of efforts to use technology to tackle Nigeria's problems.

He explained that the launch will include three satellites for earth observation and one radar aperture satellite that can give clear images for various uses.

According to him, these satellites will offer a steady...