Requirements for .edu.ng domain names

.edu.ng domains are strictly restricted to Nigerian tertiary academic institutions only. These include: universities, polytechnics, colleges of education etc only.

(A) The main requirement for registering .edu.ng domains is proof of accreditation by the relevant accreditation body, in the form of an accreditation certificate.

Examples:

  • the university must be accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
  • the Polytechnic, College of Agriculture, Monotechnic, College of Health Technology, or Technical college must be accredited by National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
  • the College of Education must be accredited by National Commission for Colleges of Education

(B) A scanned copy of a signed Letter of Authorization, written on the official Letterhead of the Institution applying for the domain name. The letter must be written by a senior official of the institution and must mention the domain being applied for.

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10 Comments

    1. Web4Africa

      No. Your school may should qualify for a .sch.ng domain name.

  1. Esther Love

    I am unable to upload the required documents. I come out blank after an upload.

    1. Web4Africa

      Apologies. Please send it from your email account.

  2. Abdullahi Aliyu

    it is a newly created department in Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is it possible to apply for .edu.ng?

    1. Web4Africa

      It has to be an accredited tertiary academic institution. The ownership of the institution is not relevant.

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