Requirements for Registering a .gov.ng Domain Name

Requirements for Registering a .gov.ng Domain Name

How to Register a .gov.ng Domain

The .gov.ng domain is a subset of the .ng domain name system specifically designated for use by the various tiers of government in Nigeria and their respective agencies.

.gov.ng is a restricted domain extension, tightly monitored by the .ng registry. Therefore, there are specific requirements and guidelines that must be adhered to for a successful .gov.ng domain registration application.

Guidelines for Registration:

The .gov.ng domain is reserved for the following entities:

• The Federal Government
• Any of the 36 State Governments
• Federal Ministries, Departments, Parastatals, and Institutions

Examples: firs.gov.ng, finance.gov.ng, lagos.gov.ng, nigeria.gov.ng, nafdac.gov.ng, etc.

Registration Requirements:

To apply for a .gov.ng domain, the applicant must submit a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the entity registering the domain name, addressed to:

The Letter of Authorization (LOA) must be on the official letterhead of the government entity and should include the following details:

The scanned letter, in GIF, PNG, JPEG, JPG, or PDF format, should be emailed to support@nabtech.com.ng for verification directly with the entity applying for the domain.

Sample Letter of Authorization:

Contact for Further Inquiries:

For any further inquiries, please reach out to us at support@nabtech.com.ng.