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{{CompanyInfo|
{{CompanyInfo|
| logo            = NiRALogo.gif
| logo            = ng logo.png
| type            = Non-Profit
| type            = Non-Profit
| industry        = Registry
| industry        = Registry
| founded        = March 23, 2005
| founded        = March 23, 2005
| ownership      = Multi-Stakeholder Association
| ownership      =  
| headquarters    = 8, Funsho William's Avenue, Surulere, Lagos
| headquarters    = 8, Funsho William's Avenue, Surulere, Lagos
| country        = Nigeria
| country        = Nigeria
| email          = admin[at]nira.org.ng
| email          = admin [at] nira.org.ng
| website        = [http://www.nira.org.ng NiRA.org.ng]
| website        = [http://www.nira.org.ng NiRA.org.ng]
| facebook        = [http://www.facebook.com/niraworks NiRAworks]
| facebook        = [http://www.facebook.com/niraworks NiRAworks]
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| keypeople = [[Dr. Adeola Odeyemi]], Pioneer Board Chairman <br />[[Deacon Chima Onyekwere]], Current Board Chairman <br />[[Ndukwe Kalu]], Pioneer Executive President <br />[[Muhammed Rudman]], Current Executive President
| keypeople = [[Dr. Adeola Odeyemi]], Pioneer Board Chairman <br />[[Deacon Chima Onyekwere]], Current Board Chairman <br />[[Ndukwe Kalu]], Pioneer Executive President <br />[[Muhammed Rudman]], Current Executive President
}}
}}
'''NiRA''' or '''Nigeria Internet Registration Association''' is the registry of [[.ng]] [[domain name]]s. Besides the [[ccTLD]] it supports some other [[second level domain]]s including [[com.ng]], [[edu.ng]], [[name.ng]], [[net.ng]], [[org.ng]], [[sch.ng]], [[gov.ng]], [[mil.ng]] and [[mobi.ng]].<ref>[http://www.nira.org.ng/ NiRA]</ref>  
'''NiRA''' or '''Nigeria Internet Registration Association''' is the registry of Nigeria's .ng [[ccTLD]]. <ref>[http://www.nira.org.ng/ NiRA]</ref>  


NiRA follows the [[Registry]]/[[Registrar]] model according to which [[.ng]] domain names can be registered through a NiRA accredited Registrar. It does not directly register domain names.<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about/member-profiles/ng.htm ICANN ccNSO]</ref>
NiRA follows the [[Registry]]/[[Registrar]] model according to which .ng domain names can be registered through a NiRA accredited Registrar. It does not directly register domain names.<ref name="ccnso">[http://ccnso.icann.org/about/member-profiles/ng.htm ccNSO Member Profile - .ng]</ref>


==History==
==History==
NiRA was started as a stakeholder organization in 2005 for the maintenance of [[.ng]] domain names, prior to which, the [[ccTLD]] was managed by the National Information Technology Development Agency on behalf of the Federal Government. Initially, .ng was hosted in the USA by an American [[Randy Bush]] has its Technical Contact. Its Board of Trustees was elected in 2006 and its Executive Board in March 2007.<ref>[http://www.nira.org.ng/index.php/about-nira About NiRA]</ref> To promote the [[ccTLD]] NiRA offered 50,000 free [[.ng]] domain names to its customers in March, 2011.<ref>[http://www.todayisp.com/news/MessView.net?IDMessage=10869 TodayIsp]</ref>. However, in April 2013, NiRA opened its Top Level (.ng) for registration and witnessed a boom.
In 1995, the ccTLD was delegated by John Postel to Iyabo Odusote from Yaba College of Technology in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2004 the Nigerian government requested redelegation to the the National Information Technology Development Agency.<ref>[https://www.iana.org/reports/2004/ng-report-10jun04.html IANA Redelegation Report - .ng], June 10, 2004 (first redelegation).</ref> NiRA was started as a stakeholder organization in 2005 for the maintenance of the .ng registry.<ref name="ccnso" /> NiRA's Board of Trustees was elected in 2006 and its Executive Board in March 2007.<ref>[http://www.nira.org.ng/index.php/about-nira About NiRA]</ref> In 2008, the Nigerian government and NiRA entered into a formal agreement for NiRA to become the sponsoring organization of the .ng ccTLD.<ref>[https://www.iana.org/reports/2009/ng-report-07apr2009.html IANA Redelegation Report - .ng], April 7, 2009 (second redelegation)</ref>
 
==.ng==
In April 2013, NiRA opened .ng for registration outside of Nigeria. The .ng domain is an [[Open Use ccTLD]]; registration at the top level is open to anyone, with some restrictions and rules on registration of certain second-level domains.<ref>[https://www.nira.org.ng/images/Policies/NIRA_Domain_Names_Policy.pdf NiRA Domain Names Policy] (PDF)</ref> Leveraging the potential for [[Domain hack|domain hacking]] English words ending in -ing, the second-level domain i.ng is available for registration. Other [[second-level domain]]s including com.ng, edu.ng, name.ng, net.ng, org.ng, sch.ng, gov.ng, mil.ng, and mobi.ng.<ref name="ccnso" />


==Switch to .ng==
==Switch to .ng==
NiRA has recently started a campaign 'Switch to .ng' urging Nigerian firms to register .ng domains. It aims to improve the visibility of Nigeria on the Internet by creating local content with ensured content security. As a result of campaign local, as well as international, companies have started giving attention to .ng domains.<ref>[http://www.technologyavenue.com.ng/web3.0/2011/09/20/switch-to-ng-domain-name-firms-told/ TechnologyAvenue]</ref> Furthermore, .ng is an [[ccTLD#Open ccTLDs|Open ccTLD]], and thus can be registered by anyone around the globe. With its innovative Executive and the support of the Mr. Peter Jack, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency of Nigeria (NITDA) and the excellent leadership of the Ministry of Communication Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, the switchto.gov.ng was accepted with a deadline set in August 18th, 2014 for all Government Bodies at all levels to change.
In 2011, NiRA started a 'Switch to .ng' urging Nigerian firms to register .ng domains. It aims to improve the visibility of Nigeria on the Internet by creating local content with ensured content security.<ref>[http://www.technologyavenue.com.ng/web3.0/2011/09/20/switch-to-ng-domain-name-firms-told/ TechnologyAvenue - "Switch to NG" launch]</ref> As part of the campaign, NiRA offered 50,000 free [[.ng]] domain names to its customers in March, 2011.<ref>[http://www.todayisp.com/news/MessView.net?IDMessage=10869 TodayISP - Press Release]</ref>. With the support of NITDA and the excellent leadership of the Ministry of Communication Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, "switchto.gov.ng" was launched to convert Nigerian agencies and governmental bodies to .ng addresses.


==Events==
==Events==
NiRA, in collaboration with other internet related bodies, has organised a lot of activities to date and contributed immensely to the growth and development of various organisations across Africa and in Nigeria. NiRA is supporting the growth and sustenance of organisations and associations with related reference, towards advancing the development amongst the Internet Industry.
NiRA, in collaboration with other internet related bodies, has organized a lot of activities to date and contributed immensely to the growth and development of various organizations across Africa and in Nigeria. NiRA is supporting the growth and sustenance of organizations and associations with related reference, towards advancing the development amongst the Internet Industry.


* The Digital Sense Forum.<ref>[http://www.digitalsenseafrica.com.ng/Ekuwem.html DigitalSenseAfrica]</ref>;
* The Digital Sense Forum.<ref>[http://www.digitalsenseafrica.com.ng/Ekuwem.html DigitalSenseAfrica]</ref>;
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* Internet Awards and Recognition, to mention a few.
* Internet Awards and Recognition, to mention a few.


It represents Nigeria in ICANN fora and is interested in hosting an [[ICANN]] meeting planned for 2015.<ref> NiRA[http://www.nira.org.ng]</ref>


==External Links==
==External Links==
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==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 22:10, 12 May 2021

Type: Non-Profit
Industry: Registry
Founded: March 23, 2005
Headquarters: 8, Funsho William's Avenue, Surulere, Lagos
Country: Nigeria
Email: admin [at] nira.org.ng
Website: NiRA.org.ng
Facebook: NiRAworks
Twitter: @niraworks
Key People
Dr. Adeola Odeyemi, Pioneer Board Chairman
Deacon Chima Onyekwere, Current Board Chairman
Ndukwe Kalu, Pioneer Executive President
Muhammed Rudman, Current Executive President

NiRA or Nigeria Internet Registration Association is the registry of Nigeria's .ng ccTLD. [1]

NiRA follows the Registry/Registrar model according to which .ng domain names can be registered through a NiRA accredited Registrar. It does not directly register domain names.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

In 1995, the ccTLD was delegated by John Postel to Iyabo Odusote from Yaba College of Technology in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2004 the Nigerian government requested redelegation to the the National Information Technology Development Agency.[3] NiRA was started as a stakeholder organization in 2005 for the maintenance of the .ng registry.[2] NiRA's Board of Trustees was elected in 2006 and its Executive Board in March 2007.[4] In 2008, the Nigerian government and NiRA entered into a formal agreement for NiRA to become the sponsoring organization of the .ng ccTLD.[5]

.ng[edit | edit source]

In April 2013, NiRA opened .ng for registration outside of Nigeria. The .ng domain is an Open Use ccTLD; registration at the top level is open to anyone, with some restrictions and rules on registration of certain second-level domains.[6] Leveraging the potential for domain hacking English words ending in -ing, the second-level domain i.ng is available for registration. Other second-level domains including com.ng, edu.ng, name.ng, net.ng, org.ng, sch.ng, gov.ng, mil.ng, and mobi.ng.[2]

Switch to .ng[edit | edit source]

In 2011, NiRA started a 'Switch to .ng' urging Nigerian firms to register .ng domains. It aims to improve the visibility of Nigeria on the Internet by creating local content with ensured content security.[7] As part of the campaign, NiRA offered 50,000 free .ng domain names to its customers in March, 2011.[8]. With the support of NITDA and the excellent leadership of the Ministry of Communication Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, "switchto.gov.ng" was launched to convert Nigerian agencies and governmental bodies to .ng addresses.

Events[edit | edit source]

NiRA, in collaboration with other internet related bodies, has organized a lot of activities to date and contributed immensely to the growth and development of various organizations across Africa and in Nigeria. NiRA is supporting the growth and sustenance of organizations and associations with related reference, towards advancing the development amongst the Internet Industry.

  • The Digital Sense Forum.[9];
  • The Local Internet Content Forum (LICF);
  • The Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) [10].


Other expectations are:

  • Corporate-1-Million i.e. NG Corps, NG Media College, NG Young CEOs et al;
  • Centenary Giveaways[2];
  • Internet Awards and Recognition, to mention a few.


External Links[edit | edit source]

  • NiRA registrars [3].

References[edit | edit source]

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