Your first year online. On us.
Free domain, hosting, and business email for qualifying Nigerian founders, students, freelancers, and creators. No credit card required.
Everything to start. Nothing to pay.
Year one, covered. Domain, hosting, and email at no cost to qualifying applicants.
Free domain (1st year)
Choose from .name.ng, .com.ng, or .ng, the extensions that establish a Nigerian digital identity. Yours at no cost in year one.
Free web hosting (1st year)
Shared hosting with LiteSpeed, CloudLinux isolation, and free SSL. Enough to run a professional website, blog, or portfolio.
Free business email (1st year)
Up to 5 email addresses on your own domain. No @gmail. hello@yourbrand.ng from day one.
AI website builder
Generate your full website from a text prompt. Templates for any industry. No design skills required.
Who qualifies?
Founders & entrepreneurs
Businesses registered for less than 24 months, operating from Nigeria.
Students & graduates
Current students and recent graduates building their professional presence.
Freelancers & creators
Independent professionals, artists, and content creators seeking an online home.
Community organisations
Registered non-profits, clubs, and community groups with a Nigerian presence.
Three steps to go live.
Complete the application
Fill in the short form below with your name, what you do, and why you need an online presence. No long essays required.
Verification
We review your application within 2 business days. Most applicants are approved. We may ask for a brief confirmation of eligibility.
Go live
Once approved, pick your domain and activate your free hosting. Your account is ready. Our team is available to help you launch.
Apply for the Digital Identity Initiative
Applications are reviewed within 2 business days. Most qualifying applicants are approved.