NiRA manages the .ng country code top level domain, enforces internet policy across Nigeria, and operates a dedicated portal to report and eliminate DNS abuse under the .ng namespace.
DNS abuse refers to the exploitation of the Domain Name System to facilitate harmful, criminal, or deceptive activities. When .ng domains are used as vehicles for such abuse, they erode public trust and harm Nigerian internet users.
Domains that host, distribute, or command malicious software designed to compromise the security or privacy of users systems, steal data, or cause financial damage.
Domains used as command and control servers for networks of infected computers (botnets), which can be directed to launch attacks, send spam, or mine cryptocurrency without the device owner's knowledge.
Fraudulent websites impersonating legitimate businesses banks, government agencies, and popular services to trick users into surrendering their credentials, personal data, or money.
Attacks that manipulate DNS resolution to silently redirect users from legitimate websites to fraudulent ones, even when the correct URL is typed without any visible warning.
Domains registered specifically to send unsolicited bulk email at scale, circumventing spam filters and flooding inboxes with fraudulent offers, scams, or harmful links.
DNS abuse campaigns are often time sensitive. Phishing sites are frequently active for under 24 hours before being replaced. Fast reporting gives NiRA and registrars the best chance to take action before significant harm occurs.
Each report is triaged by NiRA's technical team. Verified abuse leads to formal notification to the responsible registrar and where warranted immediate suspension of the offending domain under the .ng Registry Agreement.
Reporter details are never shared publicly. NiRA may share information with the relevant accredited registrar solely for the purpose of investigating and remediating the reported abuse.
From submission to resolution, every abuse report follows a clear, accountable process. Here is what happens at each stage.
Fill in the two-step form with the offending domain, your contact details, the category of abuse, and a description of what you observed. Attach screenshots, logs, or PDFs as supporting evidence up to three files, 3 MB each. You receive a unique reference / ticket ID number immediately upon submission to track progress.
Our technical team reviews each submission, verifies the domain falls under the .ng registry, and classifies the severity of the reported abuse.
NiRA formally notifies the accredited registrar responsible for the domain, providing the abuse evidence and requesting remediation within a defined window under the Registry Registrar Agreement.
The registrar takes appropriate action which may include suspending the domain, locking DNS propagation, or requiring the registrant to remediate the abusive content. NiRA monitors compliance and, where necessary, escalates to direct registry level suspension.
If your query is not answered here, reach out to NiRA directly. Our team is available on business days and will respond to all enquiries.
When emailing, always include your report reference number in the subject line for the fastest response.