Updated 28 August 2026
To register a .ng domain, search for the name on a NiRA-connected registrar such as HostNowNow, add an available name to your cart, and pay in Naira (Paystack or bank transfer), US Dollars (card), or crypto. The domain is created at the Nigerian registry (NiRA) immediately after payment, and you manage DNS, nameservers, and renewals from your dashboard.
Step by step
The whole flow takes under five minutes for an available name:
- Search the name at hostnownow.com/domain-registration - availability for .ng, .com.ng, .org.ng, .net.ng, and .i.ng is checked live against the NiRA registry.
- Pick a term (1-10 years) and optional add-ons such as ID protection or DNS hosting.
- Complete your contact profile: the registry requires a real name, phone number, and street address for the WHOIS record.
- Pay with Paystack (cards, bank transfer, USSD), an international card in USD, crypto, wallet balance, or a manual bank transfer.
- The domain registers at NiRA automatically after payment and appears in your dashboard with DNS management enabled.
Who can register .ng domains?
Anyone, anywhere in the world, can register second-level .ng names and .com.ng/.org.ng/.net.ng names. There is no Nigerian-residency requirement for these zones. Some names are restricted by the registry (for example, offensive strings or reserved words) and will show as unavailable even if unregistered.
What does it cost?
Prices are set in Naira and shown in USD when you switch currency. The .com.ng and .org.ng zones cost less than the premium single-level .ng zone. See the always-current price list on the domain pricing page - it covers register, renew, and transfer pricing for every TLD.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does .ng registration take?
- Registration is instant once payment is confirmed. The domain is created at the NiRA registry automatically and appears in your dashboard within seconds.
- Can foreigners register .ng domains?
- Yes. There is no residency requirement for .ng, .com.ng, .org.ng, .net.ng, or .i.ng. You only need valid contact details for the WHOIS record.
- Can I pay for a .ng domain without a Nigerian bank account?
- Yes. HostNowNow accepts international cards in US Dollars and crypto (BTC, USDT) in addition to Naira payments via Paystack.
- What is the maximum registration term for .ng?
- The registry allows terms so that the total registration does not exceed roughly five years from today, so 1-5 year terms are the practical range.