How Nigerian Government Bodies Can Secure a .GOV.NG Domain Easily
Securing a .gov.ng domain is a critical step for any government body in Nigeria looking to establish an official digital presence. At Hordanso, we simplify the registration process, ensuring full compliance with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) requirements while offering hosting, DNS management, and automation support tailored for public sector websites.
In this post, we’ll walk you through the requirements, the registration process, and share tips on ensuring a smooth approval by NiRA.
What is a .gov.ng Domain?
The .gov.ng domain is the official digital identifier for government organizations in Nigeria. It is a restricted-level domain under the .ng country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) and is exclusively reserved for:
- Federal Government ministries and agencies
- State governments and their agencies
- Local government councils
- Official commissions, departments, and parastatals
Examples include:
- fmhds.gov.ng (Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs)
- inecnigeria.gov.ng (Independent National Electoral Commission)
Who Can Apply?
To register a .gov.ng domain, the request must come directly from a government body or through an authorized representative with official documentation.
You must fall under one of the following:
- Federal Ministry or Department
- State Government or Agency
- Local Government Area (LGA)
- Statutory commissions or task forces
Required Documents for .gov.ng Domain Registration
To begin, prepare the following:
1. Letter of Authorization (LOA)
This is a formal request on the official letterhead of the government body. It should be addressed to:
Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
8 Funsho Williams Avenue
Iponri, Surulere, Lagos
The letter must include:
- The requested domain name (e.g., ministryname.gov.ng)
- The purpose of the website/email
- Official contacts (both administrative and technical)
2. Contact Details (Both Admin and Technical)
Each must include:
- Full name
- Official title
- Email address (preferably government email)
- Phone number
3. Nameservers (DNS Hosting)
You’ll need to provide at least two active nameservers. At Hordanso, we provide you with secured DNS hosting:
ns1.hordanso.net
ns2.hordanso.net
We also support custom or .gov.ng-branded DNS infrastructure if required.
Sample Letter of Authorization Format
OFFICE OF THE PERMANENT SECRETARY
Ministry of Information
State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja
Lagos State
Date: [Insert Date]
To:
Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
8 Funsho Williams Avenue
Iponri, Surulere, Lagos
Subject: Application for [departmentname].gov.ng Domain Name
We hereby request the registration of the domain [departmentname].gov.ng for our official communication and digital operations.
Technical Contact:
Name: Engr. A. Bello
Position: Director of ICT
Email: ictdirector@mininfo.gov.ng
Phone: 0803 XXX XXXX
Administrative Contact:
Name: Mrs. I. Musa
Position: Permanent Secretary
Email: permsec@mininfo.gov.ng
Phone: 0805 XXX XXXX
Sincerely,
[Signature & Official Stamp]
Application Submission & Review Process
Once your documents are ready, Hordanso will:
- Verify the documentation meets NiRA’s format and compliance standards.
- Submit the application on your behalf to NiRA.
- Coordinate directly with NiRA if additional clarification is required.
- Activate hosting, SSL, email, and content deployment once approved.
Bonus: We Help You Go Live Faster
Unlike many providers who stop at domain provisioning, Hordanso offers:
- Gov-Grade Hosting Infrastructure
- Email@your.gov.ng Configuration
- Cybersecurity Setup (SSL, SPF, DKIM)
- CMS deployment (WordPress, GoHighLevel)
- Custom deployment (AWS or any cloud provider)
We also support monitoring, backups, and accessibility compliance (WCAG), ensuring your site remains online and trusted.
Need Help Registering a .gov.ng Domain?
Let’s get your ministry, agency, or state project online with a credible, fast, and secure .gov.ng domain. We’ll handle the technicalities so you can focus on service delivery.
Visit https://clients.hordanso.net/
Email: support@hordanso.net
