The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has approved the 2025 Annual Report and the 2026 Business Plan of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s digital economy and deepen local domain adoption.

The approval was granted during a strategic meeting held at NITDA headquarters in Abuja, where NiRA President, Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, led members of the association’s board to present the organisation’s 2026 roadmap to NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE.

Following the presentation, both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration to ensure the seamless implementation of initiatives aimed at increasing the adoption of the .ng domain name across Nigeria.

To ensure effective execution of the business plan, Inuwa directed NiRA to work closely with NITDA’s e-Governance and Digital Economy Department through regular engagement, project monitoring, and implementation 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 stated.

Highlighting NiRA’s achievements in 2025, Akinsanya disclosed that the association recorded 98,285 new domain registrations, 71,470 renewals, and 1,970 domain restorations, bringing the total number of active domains to 241,000.

He added that the association also strengthened internet security through the implementation of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), aimed at delivering a safer and more resilient online experience for Nigerian internet users.

According to him, NiRA also improved registrar engagement and support services while intensifying efforts to position .ng and .gov.ng domains as the preferred digital identity platforms for businesses, government institutions, and public organisations.

Akinsanya commended NITDA for its continued support and called for stronger collaboration on public awareness campaigns and digital capacity-building programmes targeted at state governments, local councils, and public institutions.

He further revealed that NiRA is currently upgrading its internal systems, introducing automation, and reviewing its constitution to align with globally accepted standards and 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.

The renewed partnership between NITDA and NiRA is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and promote trust, security, and indigenous participation in the country’s growing digital ecosystem.

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