The 7th .ng Awards, organized by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), celebrated the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations shaping Nigeria’s digital landscape.
Held last week in Lagos at the prestigious Muson Center Onikan, the event recognized excellence and innovation across various sectors, including private industry, government, and individuals. The theme, “The Innovators of 2024,” highlighted the digital innovations driven by the .ng domain in banking, agriculture, state-level initiatives, and media.
This platform not only recognizes excellence but also actively promotes the .ng brand, contributing significantly to the growth of Nigeria’s internet space.
The award night opened with the General Category which Nibox Payment, won Company of the Year—the biggest award of the night.
FairMoney, Lagos State, Galaxy Backbone, University of Nigeria, The Guardian and others were winners on the night.
The two-day event, which commenced with the Tech Convergence 1.0 conference, featured insightful discussions on emerging technologies, digital trends, and the role of the .ng domain in shaping Nigeria’s digital future.
Industry leaders, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts gathered to explore opportunities and challenges in the digital space. It also comes with a fireside chat by the Commissioner of Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State, Olatunbosun Alake on “Shaping Tomorrow: The Role of State-Level Collaboration in Building a Tech-Driven Future”.
He emphasized the crucial role of public-private partnerships in driving digital growth. He specifically highlighted Lagos State’s efforts in leveraging technology for the benefit of its citizens, and also cited how government is funding innovative ideas of the youth in Lagos.
Meanwhile, the 7th .ng Awards ceremony was a grand affair, recognizing the contributions of numerous organizations and individuals.
Other notable winners include FairMoney: .ng Fintech Company of the Year; Lagos State: Digital Innovation in State Government; National Identity Management Commission NIMC, which won Digital Innovation in Federal Government: Digital Innovation in Federal Government and Jumia Nigeria: Best E-Commerce Website/Portal.
Among the notable recipients of the prestigious NiRA Presidential Award were GO54, recognized as the Best ccTLD Registrar for their exceptional service and contribution to the .ng domain; National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), honored as the Most Supportive Partner for their unwavering support of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem; Mrs. Eyitayo Iyortim, President AfTLD for her contributions to the internet space and Gbenga Sesan of Paradigm Initiative, awarded for his tireless advocacy and commitment to child protection online.
Special recognition awards were also presented to organizations and individuals for their contributions to Nigeria’s internet space, including Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani of Digital Realty, Mrs. Ibukun Odusote, Chairperson of the NiRA Board of Trustees, and the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), among others.