The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has called for stronger government policy backing to accelerate the adoption of the country’s .ng domain, warning that Nigeria risks underutilising a key digital asset critical to its growing internet economy.
The appeal was made during NiRA’s 18th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos, where stakeholders from government, technology, and business sectors examined strategies to deepen the integration of Nigeria’s national domain into corporate and institutional operations.
TheCable Business Desk reports that participants at the meeting described the .ng domain as a strategic component of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, noting that its wider adoption could strengthen online trust, improve national identity, and support the country’s digital economy ambitions.
Stakeholders also emphasised the need for deliberate policy intervention, particularly urging closer collaboration between NiRA and the Corporate Affairs Commission to ensure that .ng domain registration is embedded in the business incorporation and renewal process. They argued that such integration would help new businesses establish a Nigerian digital presence from inception.
NiRA President, Adesola Akinsanya, reinforced the importance of the domain, stating that “.ng is more than a domain; it is Nigeria’s digital identity,” adding that increased adoption remains central to strengthening trust and maximising value within the country’s internet ecosystem.
NiRA’s Chief Operating Officer, Oluwaseyi Onasanya, said the association remains committed to enhancing registry security, infrastructure resilience, and stakeholder engagement, while expanding awareness of the benefits tied to locally registered domains.
Former NiRA President, Muhammed Rudman, also stressed that policy alignment and stronger inter-agency coordination were essential to driving broader adoption among Nigerian businesses. He noted that existing frameworks must be supported with sustained political will to achieve meaningful progress.
Industry stakeholders at the AGM further called for increased partnerships between NiRA, financial institutions, government agencies, and private sector operators to boost awareness and adoption of the .ng domain as a national digital asset.
NiRA added that it would continue investing in cybersecurity and infrastructure upgrades to support Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, while positioning the .ng domain as a trusted foundation for online business identity and governance.
The association concluded that stronger institutional support and coordinated policy direction remain key to ensuring Nigeria fully benefits from its internet ecosystem and strengthens its position in the global digital space.
