How much does a .ng domain cost?

At Ruachost, €7.80 for the first year and €11.70 a year to renew.

How much does a .com.ng domain cost?

At Ruachost, €3.60 for the first year and €5.40 a year to renew.

Who can register a .com.ng domain?

Anyone, through a NiRA-accredited registrar such as Ruachost.

Do I own the domain after buying it?

Yes, as the registrant, for as long as you renew it.

What happens if my domain expires?

It can stop working and may eventually be released for others to register. Turn on auto-renew to avoid this.

Can I buy a domain without hosting?

Yes. A domain can be registered on its own and pointed at hosting or email later.

How Much Does It Cost to Register a .ng or .com.ng Domain in Nigeria? (2027)

Short answer: At Ruachost a .ng domain costs €7.80 for the first year and €11.70 a year to renew. A .com.ng costs €3.60 the first year and €5.40 to renew. A .com costs €12.74 the first year and €13.26 to renew. Ruachost is a NiRA-accredited registrar, so .ng and .com.ng names are registered through an accredited channel. Prices follow the currency selector.

Domain prices at a glance

Ruachost domain prices per year
Extension	Typical use	First year	Renewal per year
.ng	Nigerian brands, short and memorable	€7.80	€11.70
.com.ng	Commercial businesses and online stores	€3.60	€5.40
.com	Global audience	€12.74	€13.26

Ruachost lists more than 600 extensions. The renewal price is higher than the first-year price on all three, so compare renewal costs, not just the price on the day you buy. The full list is on the domain price list.

How to register a .ng or .com.ng domain

Search your name at ruachost.com/domains.
Choose .ng for a short brand, or .com.ng for a commercial or e-commerce site.
Pay in the currency you choose, including naira by card or bank transfer.
Point the domain at your hosting and email.

What a Nigerian registrar needs from you

.ng names are managed by NiRA, the Nigeria Internet Registration Association, and only NiRA-accredited registrars can register them. You can confirm accreditation on the NiRA website. Keep your contact details accurate, since NiRA requires verifiable registrant details.

Student on a budget?

If you are building a portfolio, Ruachost hosting for Nigerian students is free for eligible applicants (see student hosting). Summit and higher shared hosting plans also include a free domain for as long as you host with Ruachost.

Transferring a domain to Ruachost

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the authorization code, and keep your email contact valid to approve the transfer. A .ng transfer to Ruachost costs €11.70. Start the transfer in the Ruachost dashboard.

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