As part of its commitment to fast-track Nigeria’s digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially approved the 2025 Annual Report and the 2026 Business Plan of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA).
The approval came during a meeting at NITDA headquarters, where NiRA’s President, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, led his board members to present the association’s 2026 vision to NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE.
Following the approval, both organisations expressed a joint resolve to reinforce their collaborative efforts, ensuring smooth and rapid execution of their shared goals to increase the adoption of the .ng domain nationwide.
To actualise the business plan, the DG directed NiRA to work hand-in-hand with NITDA’s e-Governance and Digital Economy Department for effective implementation, daily updates, and project tracking.
“You have my full approval for these initiatives. Let us change our strategy, sync up more closely, and ensure everything we have agreed upon during this presentation is fully implemented by next year,” Inuwa declared.
Highlighting some of NiRA’s impressive achievements over the past year, Akinsanya shared the association’s growth and active footprint in 2025: this includes
- Active Domains: 241,000
- New Registrations: 98,285
- Renewals: 71,470
- Restorations: 1,970
Beyond the numbers, NiRA also implemented crucial security upgrades, including the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) to provide a more secure and resilient internet experience for local users, alongside significant improvements in registrar support and engagement.
Looking ahead, Akinsanya stated that NiRA is intensifying actions to make .ng and .gov.ng domains the gold standard across the country. He expressed gratitude for NITDA’s ongoing support, calling for joint awareness campaigns and digital capacity-building to bring more state governments, local councils, and public institutions under the secure official domain.
Additionally, the NiRA president noted that the association is updating its internal systems, introducing automation, and revising its constitution to meet globally acceptable standards for sustainable growth.
“NiRA is looking into deeper stakeholder engagement and moving into areas where we see massive possibilities. We are specifically targeting startups and aligning with tech events across the country. With stronger collaboration, we can drive widespread adoption across every tier of government,” Akinsanya concluded.