Nigeria’s local domain extension, .ng, has seen a surge in adoption as 10,046 businesses and organisations secured online identities in December 2025, highlighting growing confidence in the country’s digital economy.
The latest Domain Statistics Report from the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) shows that both new registrations and renewals contributed to the growth. Of the total, 10,047 were newly registered domains, reflecting a strong push by businesses and entrepreneurs to strengthen their online presence. Additionally, 5,816 existing domains were renewed, signalling that established brands continue to value and trust the .ng extension.
Brandspur Brand News reports that third-level domains such as .com.ng and .org.ng accounted for the bulk of new registrations, with 8,354 domains added last month. This trend indicates that startups, SMEs, and individual users prefer these extensions for accessible, localised digital branding. Meanwhile, second-level domains (.ng) showed a high retention rate, with 1,928 renewals exceeding new registrations of 1,693, suggesting premium corporate brands prioritise long-term ownership of these high-value assets.
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NiRA President, Adesola Akinsanya, said the growth to over 10,000 monthly registrations demonstrates the increasing recognition of .ng as a gateway to the global digital marketplace. “The .ng domain is more than an address; it is a symbol of Nigerian identity and credibility in the digital world,” he noted.
Looking ahead, Akinsanya highlighted key trends shaping the DNS industry in 2026. He noted a shift from saturated generic domains like .com and .net toward local ccTLDs, which offer stronger local branding and trust signals. AI-powered domain discovery tools are helping businesses identify optimal names based on brand, audience, and SEO relevance. Additionally, DNS security and privacy are increasingly prioritised through DNSSEC adoption, encrypted protocols, AI threat detection, and blockchain-based ownership solutions.
The December results underline Nigeria’s growing commitment to building a robust digital ecosystem and suggest that more businesses are recognising the value of establishing and maintaining a credible local online identity.
