ZuumHost Slashes .com Domain Registration to ₦8,000 in Fresh Push to Win Nigerian Businesses
ZuumHost has introduced a new ₦8,000 annual price for .com domain registration, putting affordability at the centre of its latest move in Nigeria’s competitive web hosting and domain market.
The Nigerian web hosting company said the offer comes with free DNS management and Whois protection, giving customers access to basic domain management features without paying extra for them.
The new pricing could appeal to individuals, startups, creators and small businesses looking to secure a professional online identity without spending heavily on their first digital setup.
ZuumHost targets entrepreneurs with cheaper .com domains
For many Nigerian entrepreneurs, buying a domain name is one of the first expenses that comes with moving a business from social media to a dedicated website.
While platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok have made it easier for businesses to reach customers, owning a domain gives a business greater control over its online identity.
A .com address can be used for a business website, online store, branded email address and other digital services.
At ₦8,000 per year, ZuumHost is positioning its latest offer as a relatively low-cost way for Nigerians to secure a .com domain and begin building a more independent online presence.
The company is also bundling DNS management and Whois protection into the offer.
DNS management allows domain owners to control where their domain connects, including websites, email services and other applications. Whois protection can also help reduce the amount of registration information exposed through public domain lookup services, where the feature is supported.
Offer comes months after HoganHost acquisition
The new pricing comes just months after a major change in ZuumHost’s ownership.
ZuumHost became a subsidiary of HoganHost following an acquisition announced on April 1, 2026.
Rather than retire the ZuumHost name, HoganHost retained the company as an independent brand. This means ZuumHost continues to operate under its existing identity while gaining access to the wider group’s infrastructure, technical resources and expertise.
The latest domain offer provides an early indication of the direction the company is taking under the new ownership, with affordability appearing to be a major part of its strategy.
HoganHost CEO Joseph Effiok Hogan also took on the role of Chairman and CEO of ZuumHost, while Atim Hogan became Vice Chairman.
The arrangement gives HoganHost a stronger foothold in Nigeria while allowing ZuumHost to maintain its own identity in an increasingly crowded hosting market.
Why cheaper domains could matter to Nigerian SMEs
For a small business operating on a tight budget, every recurring expense matters.
A business owner may already be paying for internet access, advertising, social media promotion, software subscriptions and other services. Adding domain and hosting costs can become another hurdle, particularly for someone launching a business for the first time.
This is where cheaper domain registration could make a difference.
A business that previously relied entirely on a social media page can purchase a domain, create a website and eventually introduce branded email and other online services without needing a large upfront budget.
It also gives entrepreneurs an opportunity to build an online identity they control rather than depending entirely on third-party social platforms.
ZuumHost wants customers to grow within its ecosystem
The domain offer is part of a wider range of services provided by ZuumHost.
The company offers domain registration, web hosting, reseller hosting and web design services, targeting startups, creators, agencies and businesses across Africa.
Its hosting services also include Naira-based billing, free SSL on core hosting plans and round-the-clock customer support, while some hosting packages are advertised from as little as ₦250 per month.
This creates a straightforward path for a new customer.
Someone can register a domain with ZuumHost, host a website on the platform and later upgrade as the business grows, rather than having to manage separate providers for different parts of the setup.
For small businesses that may not have dedicated technical staff, keeping these services under one provider can also make management easier.
Competition in Nigeria’s domain market is heating up
The move comes as Nigerian hosting and domain companies continue to compete for individuals and businesses entering the digital economy.
Price remains one of the biggest factors customers consider, but providers are also competing through hosting performance, customer support, infrastructure, payment options and the number of domain extensions available.
ZuumHost’s decision to put an ₦8,000 .com registration price at the centre of its latest campaign suggests the company is looking to attract customers who may be comparing several providers before committing to a domain.
The timing is also significant because its parent company, HoganHost, has been pursuing a broader expansion across African markets and working to increase its international domain capabilities.
A new opportunity for businesses moving beyond social media
Nigeria’s small business ecosystem has become heavily dependent on social media, with many entrepreneurs running their entire operations through WhatsApp, Instagram or Facebook.
That approach can work, especially for businesses that mainly need direct communication with customers. But having a dedicated website can provide another layer of credibility and give a business a permanent digital address.
A domain can also become useful when a company starts running online advertisements, accepting online orders, publishing business information or creating professional email addresses.
For entrepreneurs who have delayed getting a website because they considered the initial cost too high, a lower-priced domain could remove one of the first barriers.
ZuumHost’s latest offer is therefore not simply about selling domain names. It is also an attempt to attract businesses at the beginning of their digital journey and potentially keep them as their online operations become more advanced.
ZuumHost enters a new phase under HoganHost
The ₦8,000 .com offer arrives at an important point for ZuumHost.
With the company now operating as part of HoganHost while retaining its independent brand, the coming months could reveal how aggressively the new ownership intends to compete in Nigeria and the wider African hosting market.
For customers, however, the immediate attraction is straightforward: access to a .com domain at a lower annual price, with DNS management and Whois protection included.
As more Nigerian businesses look beyond social media and begin building websites they can call their own, affordable domain registration could become an increasingly important battleground among local hosting providers.
