Domain Names

There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .ng 

Sub-domains: .edu.ng; .sch.ng; .com.ng; .gov.ng; .org.ng; .net.ng; .mil.ng; .name.ng; .mobi.ng 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: only required for .edu.ng, .sch.ng, .gov.ng, .mil.ng and .net.ng sub-domains.

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one year.

Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the Federal High Court, the Negotiation and Conflict Management Group (NCMG) or the International Centre for Arbitration (ICA).

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none, but an administrative procedure other than UDRP is available before NIRA.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA).

Internet address: www.nira.org.ng