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The Internet has changed our world for the better. Nowhere has connectivity had a more pronounced effect than in Africa, where it has been harnessed by Africa's urban and rural communities to improve lives and address the unique issues we face on the continent. With access to the Internet come improvements to education, health, society, industry, policy and human rights. African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is the regional Internet numbers registry (RIR) for Africa and is tasked with the responsibility of equitably distributing Internet number resources in the continent.

We are always looking for partners to help us make this dream a reality by sustaining the debate, enhancing capacities and running several programs that will significantly grow internet in the continent. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and lets have this discussion.

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AFRINIC-27 will be hosted by AFRINIC in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) who will be the local host.

NiRA, founded in March 2005, is an Incorporated Trustees registered under the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and a non for profit organisation, charged with the management of Nigeria’s country code Top Level Domain Name (.ng ccTLD) whose registered business office is No 8 Funsho Williams Avenue, Iponri, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.

NiRA is a self-regulating body and managers of the .ng national resource, the country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) name space in the public interest of Nigeria and global internet communities. NiRA’s constitution was adopted by the stakeholders in March 2006 and operates the 3-R model of operation in the operation and management of the .ng ccTLD. The operations and activities of NiRA are governed by the NiRA Policies. Representatives of NiRA have participated in several events of AFRINIC, ICANN, IGF, WAIGF, AfIGF, NIGF among others.

NiRA has also hosted several events like AFIGF (2014), WAIGF (2012, 2014), Africa DNS (2014), LICF (2013) and collaborative events like NIGF (2011 to to-date), AFRINIC IPV6 training (2016), AROC (2013), GITEX, eNigeria.

For more information on NiRA please visit https://www.nira.org.ng

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Capital: Brazzaville

Population: 4.5 million (2013)

Congo 342,000 km²

Official language:  French
President:  Denis Sassou Nguesso
August 15, 1960 Independence of the Republic of Congo
Congo River - World's Deepest River: 230m

Domain Name: .CG 
Primary forest: 45% 
Electrical sockets: Type C/E

The two Congos are  the Democratic Republic of Congo, or Congo-Kinshasa (formerly known as Zaire) and the Republic of Congo, or Congo Brazzaville, where AFRINIC-23 will take place in Pointe-Noire, as shown on the map.

The Congo River separates the two capitals Brazzaville and Kinshasa, the two closest capitals in the world.

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ABOUT NIGERIA

Lagos:

Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria.  The population of Lagos is about 21 million as per a recent study from the Lagos state government. It is a port originated on islands separated by creeks.

The word “Lagos” is derived from the Portuguese word, which means lakes.  Learn more. 

Climate:

Lagos experiences 2 rainy seasons.  The heavy rain fall season is between April and July while the low rainy season is between October to December.  The dry season is from September to December.

Tourism:

Lagos has sandy beaches and many interesting places of interest like the Lekki conservation centre, the Remembrance Arcade, the Slave Jetty, the Tafewa Balewa and many more.  Read more.

Health:

• Compulsory vaccine: Yellow Fever
• Recommended vaccine: Typhoid, Polio, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Meningitis, Rabies, Influenza. Read more 

Nearest Health Facilities

• Reddington Hospital, 39 Isaac John St, Ikeja GRA, Ikeja  +234906 877 7218
• Eko Hospital, 31 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Opebi, Ikeja +234814 055 3912

Should a guest fall ill at the Renaissance Lagos Ikeja Hotel, the First Point of Call is the In House Nurse who would in turn refer Guest to the nearest medical facility.

Practical Info:

• Currency: Nigerian Naira
• Exchange rate
• Socket:  British
• Telephone code: +234
• Fire/ Ambulance: Call on  767 or 112; list of emergency numbers 
• Security Assessment for AFRINIC-27

Taxi (Apps below can be used to move around in Lagos):

• Uber is available in Lagos  
• Red cab service 
• Oga taxi 

* Cash and cards are accepted for the above Taxis 

How safe is Uber in Lagos? 

• Read more. 

Download Uber app 

*Delegates should excercise caution while using these services.

Discover Lagos:

• Want to discover Lagos?  Have a look.

Culture:

A wide array of religions (Muslims, Christians and indigenous faith). You can obtain relevant information on https://fmic.gov.ng/culture/

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGERIA: 

Please check here to see if you require a visa to travel to Nigeria.

Application for Business Visa or Visa on Arrival

• For Business visa, please refer to this link
• For Visa on arrival
• Those who are eligible for a visa on arrival can apply for the visa via this email address:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via a Nigerian Representative
• Payment to be done online 
• More details about visa fees and how to apply for a Nigerian visa 
• Where to apply for E-visa? 
• Request for an invitation letter at (link for Registration platform)

Flying to Lagos:

• From selected European cities (London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Rome, Istanbul)
• Doha
• Abu Dhabi
• Dubai
• Johannesburg, South Africa
• Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Nairobi, Kenya
• From the US (Atlanta, Houston, New York)