In February 2025, NiRA increased wholesale .ng domain fees by up to 86% for second-level domains and a staggering 200% for third-level domains like .com.ng. 

That means prices have changed dramatically. 

The good news? You can still find the cheapest .ng domain names without compromising quality. 

A local .ng domain builds instant trust with Nigerian audiences, improves local SEO, and protects your brand identity. 

Getting the best price means you keep more money for what is actually important, building your website.

Allow me to take you through the cheapest option!

Which .ng Domain Extension Is the Cheapest to Register?

If you want the absolute lowest possible entry point, .name.ng is your answer. Several registrars offer .name.ng for as low as ₦500 per year. 

Truehost, for example, lists .name.ng at just ₦500 for registration. 

Why is .name.ng so cheap? It is designed specifically for personal branding rather than commercial use. 

If you are an individual building a portfolio, a freelancer showcasing your work, or a blogger testing an idea, .name.ng is perfect. 

You get the credibility of a Nigerian domain without the premium domain price tag.

That said, many businesses lean toward .com.ng, which typically runs between ₦6,100 and ₦7,650 from most registrars. 

Direct .ng domains like yourbrand.ng are the most expensive category, ranging from ₦13,500 to ₦17,500 for registration. 

Now that you know which extension fits your budget, let us talk about exactly who gives you the best deal.

Who Has the Cheapest .ng Domain? A 6-Registrar Price Showdown for 2026

Now, we are going to compare six popular registrars side by side. 

All prices are for annual registration of popular .ng domain extensions in Nigeria. Prices are current as of 2026 but always double-check before buying.

a) Truehost

Truehost dominates almost every category. 

For .name.ng, Truehost charges just ₦450 per year, one of the lowest in Nigeria. 

For .com.ng, their price is ₦5,500, which beats almost everyone. And for premium .ng domains, Truehost asks only ₦13,500. 

No other registrar matches these three numbers combined. What makes Truehost even better is renewal pricing. 

Many registrars hook you with a low first year then double the cost. Truehost keeps renewals nearly identical to registration. 

They also include free DNS management, low-cost WHOIS protection, and 24/7 support. 

If you want the cheapest .ng domain regardless of extension, Truehost is the only logical answer.

b) Olitt

Olitt is a bit different. They are an AI-powered website builder first, not a traditional registrar. 

This means you can register a domain with them, but the experience is designed to bundle with their builder and hosting. 

Their .com.ng is priced at just $2.99 USD. At current exchange rates, this is very competitive for the first year. 

The catch? They do not offer .name.ng or .ng domains at all. 

So if you want the absolute cheapest personal domain, you cannot use them. 

Also, because the price is in US dollars, the cost in Naira can fluctuate. 

For a business looking for a simple .com.ng and who might also use Olitt’s AI builder, this is a solid deal. For anyone else, it’s a more niche option.

c) Smartweb

Smartweb takes a different approach from most registrars. 

They prefer to bundle domains with hosting, which is a great deal if you need both. 

However, for standalone domain registration, their pricing is straightforward and uniform. 

They charge ₦7,000 for a .name.ng, the same ₦7,000 for a .com.ng, and ₦15,000 for a .ng domain. 

That means no matter which of these extensions you pick, you’re paying at least ₦7,000. 

If you’re a business looking for a .com.ng, ₦7,000 is competitive. But for a personal blog, paying ₦7,000 for a .name.ng is expensive, especially since you can get it for as low as ₦450 elsewhere. 

The biggest advantage of Smartweb is the free domain you get when you sign up for their hosting plans. 

If you’re starting a new website from scratch and need hosting anyway, that’s where the real value lies. For just a domain, though, you have cheaper options.

d) HostAfrica

HostAfrica offers a very budget-friendly .name.ng at just ₦500. This is great for a personal portfolio. 

However, their .com.ng jumps to ₦6,999 and their .ng skyrockets to ₦17,500. The difference between their cheapest and most expensive extension is huge. 

If you’re a freelancer or a student, HostAfrica is a solid choice for a .name.ng. But if you need a .ng for a business, you’ll be paying a premium. 

HostAfrica also has a strong reputation for reliability and offers a free .com.ng domain with many of their hosting plans, which makes them more attractive for new website owners.

e) Qservers

Qservers is a serious competitor for the title of cheapest overall. They offer .name.ng at just ₦500. 

Their .com.ng is ₦6,500, and their .ng is ₦13,500. That ₦13,500 for a .ng domain is one of the lowest we have seen for that premium extension. 

If you have your heart set on a .ng domain, Qservers should be on your shortlist. They are a well-established Nigerian host with over 20 years of experience. 

While their .com.ng is slightly higher than some first-year promos, their consistent low pricing across all extensions makes them a very reliable and transparent choice.

How to Register a .ng Domain in 2026

Now that you know which registrar offers the lowest prices across all extensions, let us walk through the actual registration process. It takes less than five minutes.

Step 1: Pick Truehost. 

After seeing the price comparison above, this should be obvious. 

But if you insist on using another registrar, make sure they are NiRA-accredited. You can verify accreditation on NiRA’s official website. 

Never register a .ng domain with a non-accredited reseller. They might disappear with your money, or worse, your domain name.

Step 2: Search for your domain.

Go to Truehost’s website and find their domain search tool. Type in your desired .name.ng, .com.ng, or .ng name. 

The tool will tell you instantly if it is available. Have at least three backup options ready. 

Good .ng names get taken quickly, especially short .com.ng names. 

If your first choice is taken, try adding a keyword like “get” or “go” at the beginning, or “hub” at the end.

Step 3: Choose your registration period. 

One year is fine for testing an idea or if you are on a very tight budget. 

Two or three years lock in today’s low Truehost prices before any future NiRA increases. 

Remember that NiRA just raised prices in 2025. They might raise them again in 2027 or 2028. 

Locking in multiple years now could save you money later. 

Most registrars, including Truehost, offer discounts for multi-year registrations.

Step 4: Complete checkout. 

We usually accept cards (Verve, Mastercard, Visa), bank transfers, and USSD payments from major Nigerian banks. 

You will need to provide your name, email address, phone number, and sometimes a physical address. 

This information goes into the WHOIS database. 

If you want to hide your personal contact information from spammers, add WHOIS protection during checkout. 

Also, turn auto-renew on unless you want to manually renew every year. If you turn it off, set a calendar reminder for 11 months from now.

Step 5: Configure your domain. 

After payment, the domain appears in your Truehost dashboard. 

From there, you can point it to your hosting provider by changing nameservers or adding DNS records. 

You can also set up free email forwarding e.g., [email protected] forwarding to your Gmail. 

Or you can connect it to a website builder like WordPress, Wix, or Shopify. 

We, at Truehost, usually include free basic DNS management, so you do not need to pay extra just to point your domain somewhere.

Get Started With Your .ng Domain

A .ng domain tells Nigeria that you are local, serious, and here to stay. 

It builds trust faster than any .com ever could in the Nigerian market. 

But overpaying for that trust helps no one except the registrar’s bank account. 

At Truehost, we offer the lowest prices across .name.ng, .com.ng, and .ng with transparent renewals that do not spike after year one. 

The choice is simple. 

Head to Truehost, search for your domain, and register it today. Your perfect .ng name is waiting. 

Do not let someone else take it first while you hesitate over a few hundred naira.