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Start registeri.ng, .NG domains go on sale

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Re: Start registeri.ng, .NG domains go on sale

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Should have read the comments first. Just wasted 20 minutes trying to find a registrar.

This is an example of why 90% of the time, I read the HN comments and then decide whether the story is worth checking.

And when I don't, I usually regret it. Like now.

It would appear that second-level .ng domains might be available, but only for companies incorporated in Nigeria, which is probably not a bad idea.

Re: Start registeri.ng, .NG domains go on sale

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is an example of why 90% of the time, I read the HN comments and then decide whether the story is worth checking.

And when I don't, I usually regret it. Like now. It would appear that second-level .ng domains might be available, but only for companies incorporated in Nigeria, which is probably not a bad idea.

I went searching for a registrar as well. There are a couple of ng domains that might be interesting to use though I'd still be worried about the Nigerian scam stigma.

Re: Start registeri.ng, .NG domains go on sale

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post #11
post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is an example of why 90% of the time, I read the HN comments and then decide whether the story is worth checking.

And when I don't, I usually regret it. Like now. It would appear that second-level .ng domains might be available, but only for companies incorporated in Nigeria, which is probably not a bad idea.

but look at how much revenue they're going to lose by not making .ng available.... .ly is a good example

Re: Start registeri.ng, .NG domains go on sale

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Hi, I happen to be a Platinum Registrar [www.websoft.com.ng] & below are documents regarding the 2nd level .ng domains which are to be auctioned.

http://www.nira.org.ng/index.php/auction

http://nira.org.ng/media/pdf/NIRA%20AUCTION%20PROCESS%20Marc...

Its sad that just a minority of Nigerians [0.05%] of a population of 150million have completely destroyed the reputation of an entire nation. Nonetheless, Websoft has been able to earn the trust of some Fortune 500 companies & hence our selection as the Registrar in Nigeria & we stand committed to building a New Image of Nigeria & flush out these unscrupulous elements.

Re: Start registeri.ng, .NG domains go on sale

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I did a little more research and it looks like the second-level .ng domains are being sold through an auction slot process. The starting bids are around $50,000.

Can you cite the source of that?

Direct email from Websoft (http://websoft-ng.com)
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