This guide breaks down everything you need to know about .ng domain costs in 2026, straight from NiRA (Nigeria Internet Registration Association), the official manager of Nigeria's country code Top-Level Domain.

How Much Does a .ng Domain Actually Cost?

Here's the complete pricing table for all publicly available .ng extensions. Prices include the mandatory 7.5% VAT.

Extension	Base Price	With VAT (7.5%)
.ng	₦13,000	₦13,975
.com.ng	₦6,000	₦6,450
.org.ng	₦6,000	₦6,450
.net.ng	₦6,000	₦6,450
.mobi.ng	₦6,000	₦6,450
.i.ng	₦6,000	₦6,450
.sch.ng	₦6,000	₦6,450
.edu.ng	₦6,000	₦6,450
.name.ng	₦400	₦430

Free Government and Military Domains

Government and military domains are completely free at the registry level but come with strict requirements.

Extension	Cost	Requirements
.gov.ng	Free	NITDA/NiRA authorization required
.mil.ng	Free	Nigerian Military clearance required

How to Register a .gov.ng Domain

You can't simply purchase these domains online. Here's the process:

1. Obtain an authorization letter signed by your MDA (Ministry, Department, or Agency) head
2. Submit your application through a NiRA-accredited registrar or directly via NITDA
3. Complete the verification process to ensure compliance with government naming conventions

State Government Domain Zones

Each Nigerian state has its dedicated .gov.ng zone for organized digital representation:

State	Zone	State	Zone	State	Zone
Abia	ab.gov.ng	Enugu	en.gov.ng	Nasarawa	na.gov.ng
Adamawa	ad.gov.ng	Gombe	gm.gov.ng	Niger	ni.gov.ng
Akwa Ibom	ak.gov.ng	Imo	im.gov.ng	Ogun	og.gov.ng
Anambra	an.gov.ng	Jigawa	jg.gov.ng	Ondo	on.gov.ng
Benue	be.gov.ng	Kebbi	kb.gov.ng	Osun	os.gov.ng
Borno	bo.gov.ng	Kaduna	kd.gov.ng	Oyo	oy.gov.ng
Bauchi	bu.gov.ng	Kogi	kg.gov.ng	Plateau	pl.gov.ng
Bayelsa	by.gov.ng	Kano	kn.gov.ng	Rivers	rv.gov.ng
Cross River	cr.gov.ng	Katsina	kt.gov.ng	Sokoto	sk.gov.ng
Delta	dl.gov.ng	Kwara	kw.gov.ng	Taraba	tr.gov.ng
Ebonyi	eb.gov.ng	Lagos	lg.gov.ng	Yobe	yb.gov.ng
Edo	ed.gov.ng	Abuja/FCT	abj.gov.ng	Zamfara	zm.gov.ng
Ekiti	ek.gov.ng

Free WHOIS Privacy Protection

NiRA now provides free WHOIS privacy protection for all .ng domains.

What this means for you:

• Zero extra cost - Privacy protection is automatic and free
• Hidden personal data - Your name, email, and phone number stay private
• Spam prevention - Data harvesters and spammers can't access your contact details

Unlike many international registrars that charge extra for privacy protection, NiRA includes this as a standard feature. If a registrar offers you whois privacy for a fee, declining the offer does not jeopardize the privacy that NiRA offers.

Get Your .ng Domain Today

NG Domain is the only .ng accredited registrar that sells domains at or below cost-price.

Ready to secure your Nigerian digital identity? Register your .ng domain today and join thousands of businesses building their online presence with Nigeria's own domain extension.

Quick tip: The .name.ng extension offers the most affordable entry point at just ₦430 per year. Meanwhile, .com.ng remains the most popular choice for Nigerian businesses.

Which Extension Should You Choose?

• .ng - Premium, direct Nigerian identity. Best for established brands wanting a short, memorable URL.
• .com.ng - Perfect for commercial businesses. The most recognized and trusted option.
• .org.ng - Ideal for non-profits, NGOs, and community organizations.
• .net.ng - Great for tech companies, ISPs, and network services.
• .edu.ng - Reserved for educational institutions. Requires verification documents.
• .sch.ng - Alternative to edu.ng for all other academic institutions, no verification required.
• .mobi.ng - Designed for mobile-focused services and apps.
• .i.ng - Creative option for personal brands or innovative startups.
• .name.ng - Budget-friendly choice for personal websites and portfolios.