The following are prohibited on .ng domain names:
- Domain names that carry geo-location in Nigeria eg. lagos.ng, abuja.ng etc
- Domain names that are offensive or against international and local laws.
- Domain names that are intended for spoofing, scamming, or other illegal activities
- WHOIS Privacy
The following are allowed on .ng domain names:
- Registering domain names to protect trademark/brand names.
- Domain parking for later usage or reselling.
The extensions .gov.ng and .edu.ng are allowed only in Nigeria with a written authorization letter to the registry.