Criteria for registering a .gov.ng domain name

Before you place an order for a .gov.ng domain, please take note of the following:

1. Only state government entities can register for .gov.ng domains with us.
2. State government entities MUST register for a fourth-level domain under a state's third-level domain to the extent such an option is available (e.g. .lg.gov.ng for Lagos state).
3. Cities and townships may NOT register a local program/initiative, such as a local library, etc
4. Cities and townships may denote the state abbreviation after the city or township name, preferably separated by a hyphen.
5. Generic names are not allowed. (eg. shipping.lg.gov.ng