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A 3.5% Leap in 60 Days: The Remarkable Rise of Nigeria’s .ng Domain in 2023
In the face of economic challenges, Nigeria‘s country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD), .ng, has defied the odds, showcasing notable growth in registrations, renewals, and restorations. According to data from the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the numbers climbed from 203,904 in September 2023 to an impressive 211,164 by November of the same year. Mr.…
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Nigerian man files $150 m lawsuit over YouTube Audio Domain
In the digital arena, where the clash of titans often goes unnoticed, a Nigerian entrepreneur, Mr. Chianugo Peter, is stepping into the ring against tech giants Google and GoDaddy. His gripe? The alleged shutdown of his YouTube Audio domain name after eight years of hard-fought promotional and marketing efforts. Peter’s legal bout began when he…
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How this Nigerian Duped Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) of Millions
Nigerian fraudster, Kolawole Erinle, sentenced to 12 years for duping Kansas City University of $1.4M. A stark reminder of the consequences of cybercrime. #CyberCrime #Fraud #JusticeServed
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Nigeria’s .ng Domain names Soar: A Digital Evolution Unleashed
July 2023 witnessed a remarkable surge in .ng domain names, reflecting Nigeria’s growing online identity. Learn why this digital milestone matters.
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Nigeria’s .ng Domain Name Usage Surges, Setting New Records
Nigeria’s .ng domain name usage is skyrocketing, reaching a record high of 193,085 registrations in May. NiRA’s efforts to promote the .ng domain are paying off, establishing Nigeria’s digital identity and driving the country’s digital economy. Exciting times ahead for Nigeria’s online landscape!
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LCCI Teams Up with Nigerian Domain Names to Drive Economic Growth
Unlock Nigeria’s digital potential with .ng domains. Join the revolution, establish your online presence, and unleash the power of unparalleled possibilities in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
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Nigerian domain authority awards .ng domain name holders
Nigeria Internet Registration Association, NiRA has awarded the best individuals and organisations that are promoting the .ng domain names. The award is given to all those who perform brilliantly in their businesses, to support the ccTLD in getting stronger and stronger. This was the fifth edition of the award. This year’s award included numerous different…
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Nigerian company Abeg acquires a new name
Abeg, a popular Nigeria based Payment Application has changed its name to PocketApp. The name change is an indicator of the company’s burgeoning aspirations of its shift from the payment sector to the social commerce sector. Abeg is a slang Nigerian term for asking favours. Owing to its catchiness, the new payment app got certain…
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Nigeria’s IT Development Agency’s green flag to .ng adoption policy
In a previous post we talked about the Nigerian Government’s new policy on the Government adoption of .ng domain names. The Government had announced that all Government officials in the Country would have to use domain names and emails that belong to .ng domain names. No third party domain names and email Ids would be…
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Nigeria imposes restrictions on email Ids used by Government Officials
The Nigerian Government has taken a very unique and bold action against the email Ids used by Government officials. Popular platforms like Gmail.com, Yahoo.com and Hotmail.com are popular in Nigeria and so with the Government officials. The Nigerian Government has decided to completely ban such email ids, which includes the domain name of popular companies.…
