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.ng CCTLDOpportunities for Computer Professionals
Ope OdusanChief Operating Officer
Nigerian Internet Registration Associationoodusan@nira.org.ng
http://www.nira.org.ngTel: 0808 208 2766
You Are Nigerian! Are You Dot .NG ?
Presentation Overview
You Are Nigerian! Are You Dot .NG ?
• NiRA Introduction• NiRA Corporate Structure• Registrar Function• Role of ccTLD
• Domain Name System and .ng CCTLD Overview• Technical Overview
• Business and Career Opportunities for Computer Professionals
.ng is Nigeria’s country code, and implicitly, a Nigerian identity on the internet. This important national resource is managed by Nigeria Internet Registration
Association (NIRA) The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) was founded on March 23,
2005 as a stakeholder-led organisation, charged with the management of the nation's Country Code Top Level Domain Name (ccTLD), .ng..
NiRA's establishment was the end of a long period of inactivity and dispute on the appropriate management of this important National Resource. Coordinated by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Stakeholders within Nigeria’s Internet community participated in its formation.
Our Current Executive President is Mrs Mary Uduma who heads the 8 members executive board and Dr. Adeola Odeyemi, Chairman, 9 Member BOT.
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NiRA-Background
NIRA Structure
General Assembly 9 BOT 8 Executive Board Members 8 Permanent Staff Committees
Technical and Standards Establishment and Finance Domain Policy and Auction Communication and Publicity Accreditation & Evaluation
General Assembly
BOT
Executive Board
Staff
NIRA
NIRA is a Not-For-Profit , Multi- stakeholder, Membership based Organization.
NIRA Registrars
NIRA
8 Platinum Registrars 7 Silver Registrars 22 Standard Registrars
Registrars
platinum Gold Silver Standard
Any Registered Company Globally can become a Registrars , we have 6 foreign registrars .
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ccTLD Registry trustee for delegated ccTLD (ICANN -> NITDA -> NIRA (Multi stake
holder association) Duty to serve local community
Performing domain allocation function in term of DNS Duty to serve global community
ccTLD registry Role Two core functions
Entering and maintaining data into database (Data Entry Function) Maintaining and ensuring upkeep of name-server for the ccTLD
(name server function)
Role and Function of a ccTLD
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Domain Name System and .ng Registry Overview
What is a Domain Name ?
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• In the Beginning ……• US Defence Dept. DARPA Project started the Internet.• Computers use Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)- Internet Protocol
(IP) Addresses to Communicate.• Humans Prefer letters. IP 108.163.163.202 is much more difficult than
domain name : odusan.name.ng, hence the birth of Domain Name System (DNS).
• Domain Name is an identification string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control on the internet.
• A Domain Name represent an Internet Protocol resource.• Domain Name are organized in subordinate levels (subdomains) of the
DNS Root domain. Top Level Domain (TLDs) represent the first level, this include generic top-level domains (gTLD) i.e. .com, .net, etc and the country code top-level domains ccTLD like .ng
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• A domain name provides you a unique identity on the internet It affords you a virtual global presence round the clock (Need a Sales Person)A domain Name is a very good tool for branding (for Business users)Secure electronic communicationWealth CreationE-CommerceJob Creation Ideas For Business Domain Brokerage (Big Business For Domain Enterprenuers) Investment opportunity (Domain Real Estate Business Development) Personal and Professional Promotion (.phd.ng, .cpn.ng etc.Pay Per Click Revenue from keyword domains
Why Register a Domain Name ?
Global Domain Registration
The .ng Registry Design
NIRA
3R Registry ModelPublic WHOIS server on port
43Public WHOIS web interface EPP interface for the
registrars Escrow backup with Cocca Stealth Primary Server SSH with user & IP
restrictions
The .ng ccTLD network Architecture
NIRA
The registry CentOS Linux Cocca registry software (web & EPP) PostgreSQL Data Base software Bind DNS software Primary Stealth DNS
Nsa.nic.net.ng Open BSD Bind DNS Software
NMS Tembria Server Monitor & Nagios
Standby Router & Switch Redundant Network
Backbone
Secondary Name Servers
NIRA
ns1.nic.net.ng 194.0.1.29 I Internet Computer Bureau ns2.nic.net.ng 204.61.216.40 WoodyNet (PCH) ns3.nic.net.ng 208.78.70.93 Dynamic Network Services ns4.nic.net.ng 204.13.250.93 Dynamic Network Services nsa.nic.net.ng 41.222.79.3 Nigeria nsb.nic.net.ng 72.167.122.8 GoDaddy.com
Registry Power Design Motorized Automatic
Voltage Regulators (AVR) for each power source
Double Power source Dual Automatic Transfer
Switch (ATS) Multiple Power packs in
each equipment Remote monitoring of
power, with ability shutdown devices remotely
Network Monitoring
NIRA
Business and Career Opportunities for Computer Professionals
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The structure of the .ng Registry and the availability of characters and figures afford certain advantages. i.e. 9jafashion.com.ng vs fashion.com
The possibility of introducing new second level domains to serve specific trades or interest groups. i.e. .sch.ng
The potential of exploiting the diverse languages in Nigeria to create personalized domains.
Register your name as your domain i.e. odusan.name.ng
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Opportunities in Domain Name Business.ng Unique Features- Registrar Business
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Broadband Drivers
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Email (SMTP) VOIP – (SIP-Session Initiation Protocols)
Dial A Domain ENUM (Domain Name and Telephone numbers)-ENUM unifies
traditional telephony and next-generation IP networks Imagine your phone number to be your.name.ng DOMAIN NAME.
SMS (Short Message Service), Email-to-SMS Gateway WAP, MMS (HTTP) – Hypertext Protocol FTP (File Transfer Protocols) H264 (video compression) and IPTV MP3 (Audio) Jpeg (Image)
Digital Content-More Uploads, Less Downloads
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Electronic Numbering (ENUM) is a protocol developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to allow the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the Internet to interoperate.
ENUM allows telephone numbers to be resolved to URLs using a Domain Name System (DNS)-based architecture. By placing telephone numbers into the DNS, ENUM can facilitate interoperability for a wide range of applications including Voice over IP (VoIP), video, presence, and instant messaging.
DOMAIN NAME The Next Telephone ‘Number’
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The single gateway model is simple:A PSTN / IP gateway maintains a mapping between IP and
E.164 addresses
The VoIP Gateway Model
E-Commerce begins with a Domain Name Security of Web Transactions through Certificate
Authority via SSL/https Protection of Trademarks and other Intellectual
properties (integration with CHIP Platform) Robust and growing Mobile phone network Rapid adoption of electronic payment Stable and Reliable Source for Foreign Currency
NiRA-Platform for E-Commerce in Nigeria
Job Avenues for IT Professionals (Networking, Software Development, Mobile App Developers, Hardware Design and Engineering)
Job Creation by IT Entrepreneurs Job Creation Engine for local software and content
developers Tax Incentives for Companies currently not using .ng
Domain to switch to .ng Domain (Potential to create jobs for unemployed graduates)
NiRA- Engine of Growth
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Content is King- The main driver of the Internet growth is content. Content in the form of Applications like Email, VOIP, Web, Blog, Facebook, Video etc.
Government Services on .ng Domain name like ePayment of salary, application forms for Government services etc. will encourage faster adoption of Broadband services.In the very near future, there will be no need to dial a phone number, just dial a domain name.
It all starts with a DOMAIN NAME. Get YOURS today !
Content Producers
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Partnering with CPN CPN Member is part of NiRA Executive Board
Partnering with Nigeria Computer Society NCS Member part of NiRA Executive BoardThese collaboration helps create awareness and ultimately will help the adoption of .ng Brand by Nigerians.
Promoting .ng
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Determine the name and extension you want to register under. i.e. .com.ng, .org.ng or .name.ng etc.
Choose any of the NiRA Accredited Registrars via our website http://www.nira.org.ng
Search for availability of your chosen name. If name is available, proceed with Registration. Relax Now, You are now DOT. NG
How Do I Proceed ?
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