Get your .ng domain

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.ng

Open

.com.ng

Open

.net.ng

Open

.org.ng

Open

.i.ng

Open

.name.ng

Open

.edu.ng

Closed

.sch.ng

Closed

.gov.ng

Closed

.mil.ng

Closed

.mobi.ng

Open

Closed: A closed zone requires documentation and verification for registration

Open: An open zone does not require documentation, except in special cases.

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Step 1

Check availability

Use the Search box to check if your desired .ng domain name is available for registration

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Step 2

Select a participating NiRA Accredited Registrar

Select your preferred NiRA Accredited Registrar from the list of participating Accredited Registrars

Step 3

Pay and Register for your .ng domain name

Pay for your .ng domain name on the portal of your chosen participating NiRA Accredited Registrar.

.ng Registry at a glance

220,0000+

.ng Domains

11

Zones

120+

Accredited Registrars

The 3R Model

The Three Rs of the Domain Name Registration

Confused about who's who in the domain name world? Don’t Worry, we got you covered.

NiRA operates a 3R model of operation, Registry-Registrar-Registrant, NiRA does not register domain names directly.

  • Registrant: A person who has registered at least one .ng domain is called a Registrant.
  • Registrar: Registrars act on behalf of Registrants who wish to register .ng domain names.
  • Registry: Manages Nigeria's Country Code Top Level Domain (hereinafter referred to as .ngTLD).

Dedicated Support Channel

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I register a .ng domain name directly with NiRA?
No. A person wishing to register a .ng domain name, should contact a NiRA Accredited Registrars, to register a .ng domain name
.ng domain name registration is carried out by NiRA Accredited Registrars. As additional services can/might be attached to .ng domain name registration, these fees are set by the NiRA Accredited Registrars.
NiRA Accredited Registrars will assist you with the process
Approval for .ng domain name registration is in accordance with the NiRA Domain Name Registration Policy, on first-come, first-served basis