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Answers about NIG, membership and participation

Find quick answers about the Nigeria Internet Group, our advocacy work, membership, committees, events and how to engage with the Secretariat.

NIG FAQ
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NIG provides a platform for individuals, organisations, government, academia and the technical community to collaborate on Internet development in Nigeria.

1995

Founded

30

Years of Advocacy

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The Nigeria Internet Group is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in 1995 to promote Internet development, awareness, policy advocacy and digital inclusion in Nigeria.

  • Internet advocacy
  • Capacity building
  • Stakeholder engagement

Membership is open to individuals and organisations interested in promoting the Internet in Nigeria. This includes universities, polytechnics, NGOs, government agencies, Internet Service Providers, private organisations, professional bodies, students and individuals.

  • Individuals
  • Corporate organisations
  • Schools and institutions

Members gain access to learning opportunities, newsletters, policy engagement, networking platforms, committee participation and opportunities to contribute to Nigeria's Internet development agenda.

  • Seminars, workshops and conferences
  • Policy contribution and advocacy
  • Networking with ICT stakeholders

Intending members are required to complete the membership application form and pay the applicable membership fee. The completed form and evidence of payment may be submitted to the NIG Secretariat by email.

  • Download or request the membership form
  • Pay the applicable registration fee
  • Email the completed form and payment evidence

NIG membership is available in categories such as Corporate, Corporate Quarterly, Individual and School Chapter membership. Fees may be reviewed from time to time by the organisation.

  • Corporate membership
  • Individual membership
  • School chapter membership

Yes. Members are encouraged to join standing committees where they can contribute to the work of the Group and the wider Internet community. Committees cover membership, policy, training, youth development, research, publications, business development and more.

  • Policy and position papers
  • Conference and seminar planning
  • Youth and grassroots empowerment

NIG organises and supports conferences, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, stakeholder forums, training programmes and digital economy roundtables aimed at promoting Internet awareness and development.

  • Conferences and stakeholder forums
  • Seminars and workshops
  • Training and awareness programmes

Organisations may partner with NIG on advocacy programmes, research, capacity building, events, policy engagement, digital inclusion initiatives and public awareness campaigns.

  • Event sponsorship
  • Research and policy collaboration
  • Digital inclusion initiatives

You may contact the NIG Secretariat by email at nig@nig.org.ng, by telephone on +234 802 319 0067, or by visiting the Secretariat at 7, Olayinka Bamgbose Street, Off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos.

  • Email: nig@nig.org.ng
  • Phone: +234 802 319 0067
  • Location: Ikeja, Lagos

No. NIG welcomes both technical and non-technical members. The Internet affects education, commerce, governance, media, health, finance and social development, so participation is open to all who are interested in Nigeria's digital future.

  • Technical professionals
  • Policy and business stakeholders
  • Students, educators and citizens

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Contact the Secretariat for membership enquiries, partnership discussions, event participation or general information about the Nigeria Internet Group.

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