The Nigeria Internet Registration Association has called for stronger government policy support to accelerate the adoption of Nigeria’s country code top-level domain, .ng, as stakeholders pushed for deeper institutional backing to strengthen the country’s digital identity.
The call formed a major outcome of NiRA’s 18th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos, where members, policymakers, technology stakeholders and business leaders commended the association’s leadership for maintaining the stability and resilience of Nigeria’s internet registry despite mounting pressures in the global digital landscape.
Stakeholders at the meeting described the .ng domain as a strategic national asset critical to Nigeria’s digital economy, internet governance framework and online credibility for businesses and institutions.
They argued that while adoption of .ng domains has continued to grow organically, wider usage would require deliberate policy frameworks and collaboration between government agencies and the private sector.
Participants specifically urged closer collaboration between NiRA and the Corporate Affairs Commission to integrate .ng domain registration into the business incorporation and renewal process.
According to stakeholders, such alignment would enable businesses to establish a Nigerian digital identity from inception and deepen trust in locally anchored internet infrastructure.
NiRA President, Adesola Akinsanya, said the .ng domain represents more than a web address, describing it as a key part of Nigeria’s digital sovereignty.
“.ng is more than a domain; it is Nigeria’s digital identity,” Akinsanya said. “Our focus remains on strengthening trust, driving adoption, and ensuring that Nigeria fully benefits from its internet ecosystem.”
NiRA’s Chief Operating Officer, Oluwaseyi Onasanya, said the association would continue investing in registry security, infrastructure resilience and stakeholder engagement to support businesses and institutions operating online.
She said the association remained focused on expanding adoption and creating greater value across Nigeria’s internet ecosystem.
Former NiRA President Muhammed Rudman said stronger political will and cross-agency coordination were needed to drive wider adoption of .ng domains among Nigerian businesses.
“Adoption of .ng among new businesses must be driven through policy and institutional alignment,” Rudman said. “The frameworks already exist. What is needed is coordinated political will and cross-agency collaboration.”
NiRA also said it plans to deepen partnerships with government agencies, financial institutions and private sector organisations while increasing awareness of the value of .ng domains.
The association added that it would continue to invest in cybersecurity and internet infrastructure as Nigeria expands its digital economy ambitions.
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