August proved to be another eventful month for NiRA, beginning early in Kano at NCS ConNovate 2025. Our role as stakeholders driving digital identity and sponsors was a reaffirmation of our shared goal with the Nigeria Computer Society: to build and strengthen Nigeria’s digital space. At ConNovate, we connected with members and friends of NiRA, traded insights with industry leaders, and underscored a simple truth: the .ng domain is more than a domain; it is the foundation of Nigeria’s digital identity, economic visibility, and sovereign control of our online footprint.
ConNovate 2025 provided the right platform to present .ng as an enabler of trust, discoverability, and inclusion for businesses and public institutions. Our message remained consistent: adopting .ng aligns with Nigeria’s strategic priorities, keeping value, data, and trust at home, while projecting a credible Nigerian brand to the world.
While in Kano, we also extended our work to radio outreach in collaboration with our accredited registrars. These broadcasts and interviews are part of our regional inclusion strategy, taking .ng awareness beyond conference halls and into everyday conversations. We focused on the essentials: why .ng strengthens credibility for SMEs and creators, how to register and manage a domain without friction, what local hosting means for reliability and speed, and why data residency matters for national security. These are practical conversations that convert awareness into adoption.
Registrars are the tip of the spear. Our structured registrar engagement series exists to support, challenge, and grow the frontline. We began this cycle in Jos, continued in Kano, and most recently convened over 10 accredited registrars in Abuja.
These sessions focus on building capacity and trust, with commitments made on both sides. For NiRA, it’s support, tooling, and policy clarity. For registrars, it’s execution at scale. Together, we make .ng the default choice for Nigerians online.
Regarding our partnership efforts to drive growth in Nigeria’s internet space, we were sponsors of the eGovernment Summit, which highlighted the intersection between digital identity and national transformation. In delivering NiRA’s goodwill message, I emphasized how digital identity sits at the heart of a trusted and secure internet. During the exhibition, I had the honour of leading a tour with the Hon. Commissioner, Olatunbosun Alake, and the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Cross River State, Prof. Justin Beshel, beginning at the NiRA booth. There, the message was clear: the .ng domain is not just a digital address—it is a critical pillar of Nigeria’s sovereignty, visibility, and growth.
We were intentional about our activities throughout the month, from ConNovate 2025 to the radio outreach programs and registrar engagements, because for us, making an impact isn’t just about being present; it is about taking action. Each engagement was a deliberate step toward strengthening awareness, deepening partnerships, and reinforcing the message that the .ng domain is central to Nigeria’s digital identity and growth.
Preparations are in full swing for the second edition of Tech Convergence, scheduled for October in Abuja, themed “Building Nigeria’s Digital Future: The Internet as a Catalyst for Growth.” This flagship event will bring together innovators, policymakers, MDAs, registrars, creators, and SMEs to align on execution, from public procurement practices that prioritize .ng to capacity-building for registrars and to practical guidance on data residency and local hosting. Registration opens soon, and we look forward to welcoming you.
August reminded us that progress is a collaborative effort. With every engagement, we are building a more resilient internet ecosystem where .ng is not just an option but a necessity for Nigeria’s digital future. The path is clear: choose .ng, host local where feasible, and keep Nigeria’s digital value in Nigeria.