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- 3 May 2023
NiRA Elect Adesola Akinsanya as New President
Members of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the registry for .ng Internet Domain Names and managers of the database of domain names registered in the .ng country code Top Level…
- 2 May 2023
NiRA Elects BoT, EBoD as Adesola Akinsanya Emerges New President
Members of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the registry for .ng Internet Domain Names and managers of the database of names registered in the .ng country code Top Level Domain,…
- 16 Apr 2026
NiRA Charges Media to Drive Nationwide Adoption of .ng Domain
Adesola Akinsanya , President of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association , has called on the media to lead a nationwide campaign for the urgent adoption of the .ng domain to strengthen…
- 24 Apr 2024
.NG Domain is Nigeria’s Pride Online – Akinsanya
The .ng domain name, Nigeria's country code top-level domain (ccTLD), is the nation’s critical resource in the digital space, says Adesola Akinsanya, the president of the Nigeria Internet…
- 22 May 2024
.NG Domain Registrations Cross 215,000 as NiRA Pushes for Increased Adoption
The .ng domain name, Nigeria's Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD), has continued to garner popularity in usage for websites and email addresses. Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, the president of…
- 2 Sept 2024
ICT Stakeholders Highlight Need for Sectoral Collaboration to Harness Benefits of AI
Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, President of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) and other stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector have underscored the need…
- 30 Jun 2023
NiRA, LCCI Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive .ng Domain Adoption
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has forged a powerful alliance with the prestigious Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) to spearhead the widespread adoption of .ng…
- 13 Jun 2024
Nigeria Ranks Second as Africa Domain Name Registrations Hit 4.33m
In the latest study commissioned by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in collaboration with PowerSoft Africa, Nigeria moved up to second place in the Africa Domain Name…
- 5 Jun 2026
NITDA Backs NiRA’s Ambitious 2026 Plan to Drive Massive .ng Domain Adoption
As part of its commitment to fast-track Nigeria's digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially approved the 2025 Annual Report and the 2026 Business…
- 1 Jun 2025
NiRA Holds 17th AGM, Elects New Leadership to Propel .ng Domain Growth
Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has successfully concluded its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM), reinforcing its commitment to Nigeria’s digital identity. (L–R): Ogbuefi Remmy…
- 16 Apr 2026
NiRA Unveils DNSSEC to Tackle Rising Cyber Threats, Strengthen Digital Trust
Nigeria has unveiled Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) on its .ng domain, marking a major step toward strengthening national cybersecurity and enhancing trust in the country’s digital…
- 23 Apr 2026
NCC Inaugurates IPv6 Council to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Transition
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated the Nigeria IPv6 Council to accelerate the country’s transition to the next generation of internet protocol. L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council…
- 1 Nov 2024
AfriTECH 4.0 Unveils Prestigious Lineup of Speakers
Organizers of Africa Tech Alliance Forum have announced the distinguished lineup of speakers for this year’s Forum themed: “Leapfrogging Digital Transformation for Future of Africa’s Economy”.…
- 2 May 2023
Remmy Nweke Joins NIRA BoT
Mr. Remmy Nweke, lead consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media group, has been elected to the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA)…
- 6 Nov 2024
AfriTECH 4.0 Holds in Lagos Today
The highly anticipated Africa Tech Alliance Forum is scheduled to hold today Thursday, November 07, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos-Nigeria. The forum will bring together industry leaders,…
- 23 Oct 2025
Senate, DG BPP and NITDA Call for .ng Adoption to Promote Nigeria’s Digital Identity
The fundamental truth that a nation’s digital identity is an extension of its national identity, and that it directly impacts both digital and national development, is not yet fully understood. This…
- 20 Oct 2025
FG, NiRA Partner to Promote Adoption of .ng
Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have partnered with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) to promote broader…
- 7 Jun 2026
NITDA Okays NiRA’s Annual, Business Report
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said it has granted approval to the 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Business Plan of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA).…
- 6 Dec 2024
NiRA Honors Ikechukwu Nnamani with Prestigious Presidential Award
Digital Realty Nigeria's CEO, Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, has received a prestigious Presidential recognition from the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) at the 7th .ng Awards. Engr.…
- 12 Dec 2024
Techeconomy Recognized as Best Supportive Media Partner by NiRA
Techeconomy, a leading voice in Nigeria’s digital media space, has been awarded the Best Supportive Media Partner Presidential Award at the 7th .ng Awards. Organised by the Nigeria Internet…
- 20 Apr 2026
Nigeria @ Risks Losing Digital Control- NiRA
Nigeria is at risks losing digital control of its cyberspace following the alarming surge in cyberattacks in the country. The surge show a dangerous shift from opportunistic cybercrime, facing…
- 3 May 2026
Stakeholders Applaud NiRA’s Leadership in Strengthening Nigeria’s Internet Infrastructure
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) successfully convened its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s internet, technology, and…
- 19 Sept 2024
NiRA Announces First Edition of The Tech Convergence: A Gathering of Stakeholders in Nigeria's Digital Economy
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the official registry for the .ng country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), is proud to announce The Tech Convergence 1.0, a two-day conference and…
- 11 Jun 2024
ICANN80: Nigerians Using .NG Domain Name Surpass 225,000
The total domain names of the .ng registry have increased to 225,533, according to data made available by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA). Mrs. Busayo Balogun, Head of Technical…
- 4 Sept 2024
NiRA Announces 7th Edition of .NG Awards, Celebrating the Changemakers of 2024
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced the 7th edition of the .NG Awards, set to take place on Friday, November 29th, 2024. This annual event, now in its seventh year,…
- 31 Dec 2023
Celebrating Digital Excellence: Highlights from the 6th .NG Awards
The 6th .NG Awards unfolded as a grand celebration, placing a spotlight on innovation within the Nigerian internet space. Notable organizations, which include Sterling Bank, Jumia Nigeria, Sycamore,…
- 11 Aug 2024
NiRA Partners LCCI to Promote Nigerian Internet Growth @ ICTEL EXPO 2024rh
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) recently collaborated with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for the 10th Information Communication Technology and…
- 2 May 2023
Peter Oluka, Editor of TechEconomy Joins NiRA Board
Peter Oluka, editor of TechEconomy has joined the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) Executive Board of Directors (EBoD). Peter, a multi-award winner practicing ICT Journalist was…