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 the resolve to

reinforce their collaborative efforts to ensure smooth, rapid execution of

their shared goals of increasing the adoption of the .ng domain across

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 achievements over

the past year, Akinsanya said 98,285 new registrations, 71,470 renewals,

and 1,970 restorations were recorded in 2025, while there are 241,000

active domains.

Beyond the numbers, NiRA also implemented important security

upgrades, including the Domain Name System Security Extensions

(DNSSEC), for a more secure and resilient internet experience for local

users, as well as improvements in registrar support and engagement.

Looking into the future, Akinsanya said NiRA is intensifying action 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.

Also, the NiRA president added that the association is updating its internal

systems, introducing automation, and revising its constitution to meet

globally acceptable standards to ensure 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 said.

•PHOTO:The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, receives the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) Annual Report from its President, Adesola Akinsanya, after a briefing on the Association’s yearly activities, milestones, and ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s internet and digital landscape.