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Agency endorses expansion plan targeting 241,000 active domains, security upgrades, and deeper collaboration with state governments and startups.
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 of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA). NITDA also endorsed NiRA’s 2026 expansion plan for greater local domain adoption.
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The approval came during a meeting at NITDA headquarters, where NiRA’s President, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, led his board members to present the association’s 2026 vision to NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi. Following the approval, both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to reinforcing collaborative efforts for the rapid execution of their shared goal: increasing adoption of the .ng domain across Nigeria.
NITDA Directs Close Monitoring and Implementation
To actualise the business plan, Abdullahi directed NiRA to work hand-in-hand with NITDA’s e-Governance and Digital Economy Department for effective implementation, daily updates, and project tracking.
“You have my full approval for these initiatives. Let us change our strategy, sync up more closely, and ensure everything we have agreed upon during this presentation is fully implemented by next year,” Abdullahi declared.
NiRA’s 2025 Performance: 98,285 New Registrations
Highlighting NiRA’s achievements over the past year, Akinsanya reported 98,285 new registrations, 71,470 renewals, and 1,970 restorations in 2025, bringing the total number of active domains to 241,000.
Beyond the numbers, NiRA also implemented important security upgrades, including Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), to provide a more secure and resilient internet experience for local users, as well as improvements in registrar support and engagement.
Targeting Startups and Government Institutions
Looking to the future, Akinsanya said NiRA is intensifying action to make .ng and .gov.ng domains the gold standard across the country. He expressed gratitude for NITDA’s ongoing support and called for joint awareness campaigns and digital capacity-building to bring more state governments, local councils, and public institutions under the secure official domain.
“NiRA is looking into deeper stakeholder engagement and moving into areas where we see massive possibilities. We are specifically targeting startups and aligning with tech events across the country. With stronger collaboration, we can drive widespread adoption across every tier of government,” Akinsanya said.
Internal Reforms and Global Standards
The NiRA president added that the association is updating its internal systems, introducing automation, and revising its constitution to meet globally acceptable standards to ensure sustainable growth.
