Domain Name Search

Domain Name Search checks real registry data in real time, so you can see straight away whether a name is free on a Nigerian extension (.ng, .com.ng, .org.ng, .net.ng, .i.ng, .name.ng, .mobi.ng) or a global one such as .com, .org, .africa, .io, .store and more.

How the check works

• RDAP — we query the authoritative registry over HTTPS (the modern replacement for WHOIS). A "not found" answer from the registry means the name is genuinely unregistered.
• DNS — if a registry's RDAP service is unavailable, we check whether the name is delegated (has name servers). This is a strong secondary signal and is labelled as likely rather than confirmed.
• Nothing is a guess: every result tells you which source answered and when it was checked.

Nigerian domains (.ng and second levels)

.ng is Nigeria's country-code top-level domain, administered by NiRA (Nigeria Internet Registration Association) and sold through accredited registrars. The most popular choice for businesses is .com.ng, with .ng, .org.ng and .net.ng as common alternatives. Extensions such as .gov.ng, .edu.ng, .sch.ng and .mil.ng are restricted — you must prove eligibility (government body, accredited school, or military institution) before they can be issued.

Registration and renewal prices are set by each registrar, so compare a few NiRA-accredited registrars before you pay. Always complete the purchase on the registrar's own website.

Tips for picking a name

• Keep it short, easy to spell over the phone and free of hyphens.
• Prefer .com.ng or .ng for a Nigerian audience — it signals local trust and helps with local search.
• Grab the matching social handles at the same time.
• Already took the .com? Register the .com.ng too so nobody trades on your brand.

Availability is checked live, but registry data can lag by a few minutes. Always confirm on the registrar's checkout page before paying.