NIRA Alert .NG ! – NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 9TH .NG AWARDS – Dotifi.com

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Nominations are now open for the 9th edition of the .ng Awards, organised by the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA).

🏆 Key Details

Nomination Period: 14 September to 28 September 2026 (15 days)

Who Can Be Nominated: Organisations and individuals making notable contributions to Nigeria’s digital ecosystem through the .ng domain

Award Categories: 19 general categories are open for public nominations, covering sectors including technology, financial services, e-commerce, media, education, and government. Some specific categories include:

Most Innovative Service Provider Online
Best Banking Website
Best Online Media Website
Best E-payment Website
.ng FinTech Website
Best E-commerce Website
Best Tertiary Institution Website

How It Works: There are two award categories — General Awards, which are open to public nominations and voting, and Presidential Awards, which are conferred by the President of NiRA.

Voting Phase: 12 October to 5 November 2026 (25 days)

Awards Night: Winners will be announced at the .ng Awards Night in Lagos. The event is strictly by invitation and will be streamed across NiRA’s official social media platforms.

📜 Historical Context

Since its inception in 2016, the .ng Awards has recognised over 120 organisations and individuals who have leveraged the .ng domain to build and strengthen Nigeria’s internet ecosystem.

🔗 Submission Portal

Full criteria and the complete list of award categories are available at: https://www.nira.org.ng/ngawards2026/

The Chair of the .ng Awards Committee, Mr. Peter Oluka, encouraged the public to recognise organisations that are “deliberately building their digital presence on .ng,” noting that “there are many businesses, institutions and organisations doing meaningful work online, and we want this year’s nominations to reflect the depth and diversity of those contributions”.

The 9th .ng Awards are here!

The .ng Awards celebrates organisations and individuals using the .ng domain to build businesses, deliver digital services, provide information, and contribute to the growth of Nigeria’s internet space.

Now, it’s your turn to shine a spotlight on those making a difference!

Nomination is currently open to the public. Do you know an organisation or individual making an impact with .ng? Put them in the spotlight and give them the recognition they deserve.