.ng

What does .ng mean?

.ng is the country code top-level Domain (ccTLD) for Nigeria. It is used to identify websites that are related to Nigeria, such as government websites, business websites, and personal websites. The .ng domain is managed by the Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA).

Applications

The .ng domain is used for a variety of purposes, including:

• Website hosting: Businesses and individuals in Nigeria can use the .ng domain to Host their websites. This gives them a recognizable online presence and helps them to attract customers and clients from Nigeria and around the world.
• Email: The .ng domain can also be used for email Addresses. This allows individuals and businesses to create email addresses that are easy to remember and that reflect their Nigerian identity.
• Other applications: The .ng domain can also be used for a variety of other applications, such as file sharing, software distribution, and online gaming.

History

The .ng domain was created in 1995, shortly after the introduction of the Internet to Nigeria. The domain was originally managed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In 1999, the NCC transferred management of the .ng domain to NiRA.

Since its creation, the .ng domain has grown significantly in popularity. In 2004, there were only around 1,000 registered .ng domains. By 2014, that number had grown to over 100,000. The .ng domain is now one of the most popular ccTLDs in Africa.

The growth of the .ng domain is a reflection of the rapid growth of the Internet in Nigeria. The number of Internet users in Nigeria has grown from Less than 1 million in 1995 to over 100 million in 2019. This growth is expected to continue in the coming years, which will likely lead to continued growth in the popularity of the .ng domain.