The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced an alliance with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) to spearhead the widespread adoption of .ng domains.
This strategic collaboration aims to unlock opportunities and highlight the potential significance of the .ng extension to Nigeria’s digital landscape. The .ng internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nigeria has existed since 1995.
Nigeria Communications Week reports that various members of NiRA and LCCI were present at the meeting where this was agreed including NiRA President Adesola Akinsanya, who emphasized the transformative impact that .ng domains wield, pointing out their role in establishing an online presence for Nigerian organizations.
Taking a slightly different approach, Mrs Chioma Keke, the Head of Business Development at NiRA, highlighted the critical need for leveraging the .ng domain to fortify security measures, shielding businesses from potential vulnerabilities associated with generic top-level domains.
By embracing the .ng domain, it was explained, organizations can establish their credibility, foster trust among their users, and safeguard their online reputation.
During the meeting, NiRA presented options to the LCCI, including the acquisition of a bespoke second-level domain, such as .LCCI.ng. The discussion also explored implementing domain redirects with the .ng extension or the second-level domain extension .com.ng, allowing seamless integration with existing domains while reaping the benefits of the distinctive .ng identity.