Nigeria Internet Registration Association
| Founded | March 23,2005 |
|---|---|
| Focus | Manage Nigeria Top level Domain name dot ng |
| Location |
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| Owner | Multi-stakeholder association |
Key people | Reverend Sunday Folayan,President Mary Uduma |
| Website | http://www.nira.org.ng |
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) oversees Nigeria's country code top-level domain, .ng. Registration of domain names are handled by NIRA certified registrars. It uses the Registry–Registrar–Registrant model in operating and managing the top-level domain.[1]
History
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association was initially founded by a stakeholder-led organisation, the stakeholders were within Nigeria's Internet Community. It was later transferred to the current management as it became important for National Resources to be handled by a Government coordinated institution, National Information Technology Development Agency(NITDA) handled the transfer on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
It became an Incorporated Trustee on February 9, 2007.[2]
Responsibilities
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association is responsible for the top level Domain .ng and also the following .mil.ng, .com.ng, .sch.ng, .gov.ng, .edu.ng, .i.ng, .net.ng through their accredited registrar.[3]
References
- ^ "About NiRA - Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA)". www.nira.org.ng. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
- ^ "About NiRA - Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA)". www.nira.org.ng. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
- ^ "Welcome to the .ng Domain Registry website - Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA)". www.nira.org.ng. Retrieved 2017-01-09.
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