FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

.ng FAQ

It is not difficult to register a .ng domain name. You have to find out if the name you want is available, choose a NiRA Accredited Registrar that will register the name for you, and confirm the registration details.

To register a new .ng domain name, you must contact a NiRA Accredited Registrar. Select a NiRA Accredited Registrar from the list of accredited Registrars Choose a domain name and check whether it is available, using the WHOIS search tool whois.nic.net.ng“. Specify your options and register the .ng domain name with the Registrar.

You can find a Registrar in the list of Accredited Registrar on our website.

No. Registrants must go through NiRA Accredited Registrars to register a .ng domain name.

.ng domain name registration is carried out by the NiRA Accredited Registrars. As additional services can/might be attached to .ng domain name registration, these fees are set by the NiRA Accredited Registrars.

Approval for .ng domain name registration is in accordance with the NiRA Domain Name Registration Policy, on a first-come, first-served basis