Requirements for registering a .edu.ng domain name
Requirement for registration of .edu.ng:
- The .edu.ng SLD is a closed domain is reserve ONLY for tertiary academic institutions approved and accredited by relevant authorities like Nigerian University Commission (NUC), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), NCCE and any other body recognized by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- All registrations on the .edu.ng SLD would be at the 3LD. Various departments or institutions under the qualifying institution may then be subdomains and NOT full domains.
To register a .edu.ng domain, you would need to send us a email to support@wehostafrica.com with the following:
- A scanned copy of the certificate of accreditation by relevant authorities or any other document that proves that the tertiary institution has been registered.
- A scanned copy of a letter on the letterhead of the institution authorizing a member of staff to register the domain on behalf of the institution. This letter should contain the full name, email address, designation, phone number and contact address of this member of staff eg:
Technical Contact Details
Name of Authorizing personnel
Telephone number
Email Address
Official Position
Admin Contac Details
Name of Authorizing personnel
Telephone number
Email Address
Official Position
and should be address to:
Nigeria Internet Registration Association,
8 Funsho Williams Avenue,
Iponri, Surulere,
Lagos
Sample Letter for the .edu.ng
Higher institution Name
Address.
Date: 20th May 2020
Nigeria Internet Registration Association,
8 Funsho Williams Avenue,
Iponri, Surulere,
Lagos
Dear Sir,
APPLICATION FOR ABC.EDU.NG DOMAIN NAME
The Ministry of ABC wishes to apply for the domain name abc.edu.ng for our website and email us. The authorizing personnels are:
Technical Contact Details
Name of Authorizing personnel: Engr. Akanni Lawal Musa
Telephone number: 080919 0999
Email Address: director@abcd.com
Official Position: Director for Information and Technology
Admin Contact Details
Name of Authorizing personnel: Segun Omosu Obi
Telephone number: 02 - 919 0999
Email Address: director@abc.com
Official Position: ICT Officer
Warm regards,
[signature, date and stamp]
