How to register a domain name in Nigeria

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Posted by Felix Okoli on June 23, 2010 at 23:20:23:

Having a domain name is the first step to owning a unique website address. A domain name tells the world what your website is about and gives the first impression. A lot of domain names are being registered daily on the internet. A domain name is unique and gives a brief insight into what your web presence entails. Due to the rush in grabbing domain names, a lot of premium domain names have already been registered and this makes people find it more difficult to register their first choice names.
In Nigeria, the web industry is equally growing and to have a website, the person must be able to register a domain name. There is already the .ng domain names which can be registered online with the Nigerian agencies but if you want to register a .com,.net,.org or other top level domains names, you can do that online by going to a domain registrar of your choice, just do a google search for domain registration.
A good website I would recommend you to register your domain is Netfirms.

Registering with Netfirms has a lot of advantages which includes:
- Rapid Domain Name Registration
- Easy Domain Name Management
- Domain Privacy
- Domain Satisfaction Guarantee

What you will need to register a domain online:
- A Nigerian issued credit card with at least $10
- An email address
- Your choice of domain name
- Register with a domain registrar like Netfirms

Comments:
Re: How to register a domain name in Nigeria Posted by Andrew on June 23, 2010 at 23:21:12:

How much does it cost to register a domain?

Re: How to register a domain name in Nigeria Posted by Felix Okoli on June 23, 2010 at 23:21:49:

It currently costs $6.95 with Netfirms for a year

Re: How to register a domain name in Nigeria Posted by emma on September 05, 2010 at 05:12:58:

how do i register my domain with netfirms using GT master card

Re: How to register a domain name in Nigeria Posted by Felix Okoli on September 05, 2010 at 05:12:58:

how do i register my domain with netfirms using GT master card
It is easy, just go to www.netfirms.com and search for the domain you want.
- Then select the domain name if available and continue
- Proceed to payment
- Click on No thanks to the option asking you to buy a hosting account
- Enter your payment details on the checkout page including the Mastercard details
- Click on complete your order

Re: How to register a domain name in Nigeria Posted by emma on Tuesday September 28, 2010 at 19:43:9:

my question is half from being answered, please could you explain the payment details. which of the numbers are entered?

Re: How to register a domain name in Nigeria

It has to be a dollar based Mastercard if it's from GTB and then you use the 16 digit that starts with a 4.
Then for the CVV code you use the 3 digit at the back of the card