.ngOpen
Direct Nigeria country-code domain for businesses, brands, organisations and digital products seeking a short Nigerian identity.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .ng.com.ng and every Nigeria domain, in one search
Register Nigeria's national domains with pricing confirmed at checkout, alongside .com and .africa, billed in NGN and paid with Paystack or a card. Every price shows its renewal rate.
Type a name, or a full domain like yourbrand.com.ng. Availability is confirmed live at checkout.
~$ check yourbrand --ng
# one name, priced in NGN
yourbrand.ngavailableCheck current pricing
yourbrand.com.ngavailableCheck current pricing
yourbrand.org.ngavailableCheck current pricing
yourbrand.africaavailablecheck live
# example only; checkout confirms live status
Pay with: Paystack Flutterwave Opay USSD Visa Mastercard Bank Transfer
The full .ng namespace
Nigeria's .ng namespace contains open categories and closed categories reserved for specific institution types. Closed namespaces require eligibility validation.
.com.ngOpen
Open commercial namespace for companies, businesses, e-commerce and commercial activity in Nigeria.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .com.ng.org.ngOpen
Open namespace for organisations, NGOs, charities, clubs and non-profit entities.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .org.ng.net.ngRestricted
Namespace reserved for internet service providers and telecom or network-infrastructure providers.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .net.ng.gov.ngRestricted
Namespace for Federal, State and Local Government bodies and agencies in Nigeria.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .gov.ng.edu.ngRestricted
Namespace for higher institutions, universities, polytechnics and research institutions in Nigeria.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .edu.ng.sch.ngRestricted
Namespace for primary and secondary schools and other non-tertiary learning institutions.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .sch.ng.mil.ngRestricted
Namespace reserved for Nigerian military and related official purposes.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .mil.ng.name.ngOpen
Open personal namespace for individual names, personal websites and email identities.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .name.ng.mobi.ngOpen
Open namespace for mobile devices, mobile-light content and mobile applications.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .mobi.ng.i.ngOpen
Open namespace intended for innovative names and general-purpose uses within the .ng portfolio.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .i.ngWe register .ng names through Route Africa’s registry partners, with billing in naira. Eligibility is summarised from NiRA policy; the registry has the final word.
Global extensions, billed in NGN
Pair your local name with a global one if you sell across borders.
Included with every domain
No add-on fees for the basics you need to run a website and email.
Free DNS management
Add A, CNAME, MX and TXT records from your client area, including records for Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Nameserver control
Use Route Africa hosting or point the domain to any provider you like.
Transfer lock and auth codes
Lock the domain against unauthorised transfers and request its EPP code when you need to move it.
DNSSEC where supported
Sign the zone on extensions whose registry supports DNSSEC.
Privacy where permitted
Hide personal contact details from public lookups where registry policy allows it.
Renewal reminders
We email you ahead of expiry, so a lapsed card or changed number doesn't cost you the name.
From search to live domain in three steps
Open zones activate soon after payment. Zones with eligibility rules wait for the registry to accept your documents.
Search and pick
Check your name across .ng and global extensions, and add the ones you want to the cart.
Add hosting or email if you need it
Our web hosting plans from CloudNest up include a free domain.
Pay in NGN and manage
Pay with Paystack, card or bank transfer, then manage DNS and renewals in one client area.
Already own a domain elsewhere?
Move it to Route Africa and keep every domain, renewal and DNS record in one place, billed in NGN. Your website and email keep running during the move.
- Unlock the domain at your current registrar
- Copy the auth (EPP) code they give you
- Order the transfer and approve the confirmation
- .ng transfers follow NiRA rules; we guide you through them
Why register with Route Africa in Nigeria?
International registrars rarely carry .ng names or take NGN. We do both, in one account.
| Feature | Route Africa | Typical international registrar |
|---|---|---|
| .ng namespace | Full namespace, with eligibility guidance | Often unavailable |
| Billing in NGN | Yes | USD or EUR |
| Pay with Paystack | Yes | Rarely |
| Renewal price shown beside first-year price | On every listing | Often in the small print |
| Other African namespaces in the same account | Eight countries | Few or none |
| Support in African business hours | Team in Dodoma, Tanzania | Varies |
Selling across Africa?
Register your name in the other seven markets from the same account, each priced in its own currency.
Tanzania.co.tzCheck current pricing /yrTZS billingKenya.co.keCheck current pricing /yrKES billingNigeria.com.ngCheck current pricing /yrYou are hereSouth Africa.co.zaCheck current pricing /yrZAR billingRwanda.co.rwCheck current pricing /yrRWF billingGhana.com.ghCheck current pricing /yrGHS billingUganda.co.ugCheck current pricing /yrUGX billingMalawi.com.mwCheck current pricing /yrMWK billing
Domain registration in Nigeria: questions
Which Nigeria domain should I choose?
Most businesses register .com.ng. Organisations, schools and government bodies have their own zones, shown on this page with their eligibility rules. Add .com or .africa if you sell beyond Nigeria.
Why do you show the renewal price?
Some extensions are cheap for the first year and cost more afterwards. Showing both lets you compare the real cost of keeping a name.
Can I pay in NGN with mobile money?
Yes. This page bills in NGN, and checkout accepts Paystack, Flutterwave, Opay, USSD, as well as cards and bank transfer.
What do restricted zones need?
Zones marked Eligibility rules or Restricted ask for proof, such as a company certificate, NGO registration or an institution's letter. We confirm the documents for your zone before you pay.
Can I use the domain with another host?
Yes. You control the nameservers and DNS records, so you can point the domain anywhere.
What if I forget to renew?
We email reminders before expiry. After that, NiRA rules decide the grace and recovery period, so renew early if the name matters.