Voting opens for digital awards in Nigeria

NiRA, which oversees Nigeria’s .ng domain, has launched voting for the 2026 .ng Awards, encouraging citizens to endorse entities advancing the nation’s digital market through their use of .ng domains.

The public voting period extends from October 19 to November 12, 2026, marking the ninth year of these annual awards which honour excellence, innovation, and the successful application of the .ng domain in creating digital services and businesses.

Members of the public can access the voting portal through the official NiRA awards website.

Seyi Onasanya, NiRA’s Chief Operating Officer, stated that the awards acknowledge entities and people leveraging the .ng domain to enhance online services, boost locally generated content, and bolster Nigeria’s digital economy.

“The categories cover a broad range of sectors, including banking, financial technology, electronic payments, e-commerce, education, agriculture, media, government, and technology services,” she said.

Among the categories are Company of the Year, Most Innovative Service Provider Online, Best Commercial Banking Website/Portal, Best E-payment Website/Portal, .ng FinTech Company of the Year, Best E-commerce Website/Portal, Startup Company of the Year, and Best Local Hosting Company.

To be eligible for the awards, nominees must possess a registered .ng domain that has been operational for over 12 months, along with a corresponding website that is accessible online.

The assessment also takes into account the timeliness of the website, the quality of indigenous content, user experience, functionality, relevance, and interactivity.

Since their inception in 2016, the .ng Awards have recognised more than 120 organisations and individuals for their valuable contributions to Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

Winners will be announced at the 2026 .ng Awards Ceremony in Lagos in November.

NiRA urges the public to visit the official awards website, examine the selected nominees, and cast their votes to honour entities and individuals progressing Nigeria’s digital standing via the .ng domain.