Nigerias digital footprint is growing rapidly. Systems such as the National Identity Number, NIN, Bank Verification Number, BVN, and digital payment platforms are expanding across the country. However, experts warn that a critical component of Digital Public Infrastructure, DPI, remains underutilised. This component is Nigerias national internet domain, .ng, dot ng.
Public discussions on DPI in Nigeria often centre on identity systems, financial infrastructure, and data exchange platforms. Yet, little attention is paid to the domain name system. This system determines how institutions are identified, governed, and trusted online. Despite its importance, it remains largely overlooked, even though it is central to Nigerias digital sovereignty.
