Nigeria’s country code internet domain has recorded significant growth, with active .ng registrations reaching 241,000 as the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) intensifies efforts to expand adoption among businesses, government institutions and technology startups across the country.
The latest figures show that over the past year, the association processed 98,285 new domain registrations, renewed 71,470 existing domains and restored 1,970 inactive registrations. The milestone comes as Nigeria seeks to strengthen its digital identity and increase local ownership of online assets within its growing digital economy.
The data was presented in Abuja during a strategic engagement between NiRA and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), where both organisations reviewed progress made in expanding the country’s internet infrastructure and discussed implementation plans for the association’s 2026 business objectives.
Brandspur Banking News Desk reports that the discussions also focused on accelerating the adoption of .ng and .gov.ng domains across federal, state and local government institutions. The initiative is expected to support Nigeria’s broader digital transformation agenda by encouraging more organisations to host their online presence under the country’s national internet identity.
As part of its expansion strategy, NiRA is seeking closer collaboration with public institutions and technology stakeholders to drive awareness and improve adoption levels nationwide. The association is also targeting startups and innovation-driven businesses, which continue to play a growing role in Nigeria’s technology ecosystem.
Beyond registration growth, NiRA disclosed that it has implemented additional security measures designed to strengthen the reliability and resilience of Nigeria’s internet infrastructure. The upgrades include enhancements to domain security systems aimed at improving protection for website owners and internet users.
NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa endorsed the association’s proposed initiatives and directed closer coordination between both organisations to ensure effective execution and monitoring of agreed programmes over the coming year.
The association also revealed plans to modernise its internal operations through greater automation and governance reforms aligned with international best practices. These measures are intended to improve operational efficiency and position the .ng domain ecosystem for long-term sustainability.
The latest growth figures represent a notable turnaround from previous years when local domain adoption faced challenges despite sustained advocacy campaigns. Nigeria’s internet stakeholders have long argued that stronger adoption of .ng domains would enhance digital sovereignty, improve local content visibility and support the development of the country’s online economy.
With Nigeria’s digital sector continuing to expand, NiRA believes increased adoption of local domains by businesses, government agencies and emerging technology companies will play a key role in strengthening the nation’s digital footprint and reinforcing its presence in the global internet ecosystem.
