NiRA moves to cut .ng domain costs, tighten protection for Nigerian brands
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) is exploring measures to make internet domain names more affordable and accessible to small and medium-sized businesses as part of efforts to encourage more Nigerian businesses to establish digital identities using the .ng domain. The post NiRA moves to cut .ng domain costs, tighten protection for Nigerian brands appeared first on Nairametrics .
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) is considering several measures to make .ng domain names more affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses. NiRA President Adesola Akinsanya revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. NiRA plans to offer discounted bundle packages comprising .com.ng domains and other business tools to help small businesses establish an online presence.
They also proposed introducing SME domain vouchers and partnering with chambers of commerce and digital skills programs. The Nigerian .ng domain has seen slow adoption despite its benefits, and the Nigerian Senate, Bureau of Public Procurement, and NITDA have called for its urgent and comprehensive implementation to promote Nigeria's digital identity.
NiRA is also addressing domain squatting and proposing a Brand or Trademark Notification Service to strengthen protection for registered brands. DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) have been implemented on the .ng domain to enhance cybersecurity.
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