IP Lookup Nigeria
Find location, ISP, ASN, and network details for IP addresses registered in Nigeria (NG) under AFRINIC.
Use the IP lookup tool to enter any IP address and check if it is registered in Nigeria. Our tool provides real-time geolocation data, ISP details, ASN, and VPN/proxy detection.
Open IP Lookup ToolInternet Infrastructure in Nigeria
Nigeria (NG) has its IP address space managed by AFRINIC — the Regional Internet Registry responsible for IP allocation in this region. IP address blocks are allocated to ISPs, hosting providers, enterprises, and government networks operating within Nigeria.
115M+ users, ~55% penetration
Very low IPv6 adoption; IPv4 CGN is common among major Nigerian ISPs
NCC (Nigerian Communications Commission) regulates; NDPA (Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023) governs IP data
Nigeria's IXPN (Lagos) is West Africa's largest IX; Nigeria has Africa's largest internet user base by country; most traffic flows through mobile IPs on MTN and Airtel networks.
Major ISPs in Nigeria
The following Internet Service Providers hold IP address allocations from AFRINIC and operate networks within Nigeria. When you look up an IP registered in Nigeria, the ISP field will typically show one of these operators or a regional subsidiary.
What IP Data Is Available for Nigeria?
Confirms if the IP is registered in Nigeria (NG) under AFRINIC.
Province, state, or administrative region within Nigeria.
Approximate city location for the IP block (50–80% accuracy for most ISPs).
The internet service provider operating the IP in Nigeria — one of: MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Glo (Globacom), and others.
Autonomous System Number identifying the network operator in Nigeria's BGP routing table.
Whether the IP is a VPN server, proxy, or anonymization service operating in or through Nigeria.
Browse IP Lookup by Country
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find an IP address location in Nigeria?
Use our IP lookup tool to enter any IP address and instantly get its location in Nigeria. Our tool uses MaxMind GeoLite2 data to provide country, region, city, ISP, and ASN details for IPs registered in Nigeria under the AFRINIC registry.
Which ISPs operate in Nigeria?
Nigeria's major Internet Service Providers include: MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Glo (Globacom), 9mobile, Spectranet. These ISPs are allocated IP address blocks by AFRINIC (the Regional Internet Registry for Nigeria). Enter any IP from Nigeria in our lookup tool to identify its specific ISP and ASN.
What is Nigeria's Regional Internet Registry (RIR)?
IP address blocks in Nigeria are managed by AFRINIC. The RIR allocates IP ranges to Nigeria's ISPs, hosting providers, government networks, and enterprises. Each allocated block is registered with the ASN of the operator in the global BGP routing table.
How accurate is IP geolocation for Nigeria?
Country-level geolocation for Nigeria IPs is typically 95–99% accurate. City-level accuracy in Nigeria ranges from 50–80% depending on the ISP. Fiber and fixed-line ISPs in Nigeria tend to have better city-level accuracy than mobile networks.
What is IPv6 adoption like in Nigeria?
Very low IPv6 adoption; IPv4 CGN is common among major Nigerian ISPs
Can I find the exact address of an IP in Nigeria?
No — IP geolocation provides city or region-level data for Nigeria IPs, not street addresses. NCC (Nigerian Communications Commission) regulates; NDPA (Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023) governs IP data. Only law enforcement with proper legal authorization can request subscriber information from Nigeria's ISPs.
Related Tools & Resources
Look up any IP address for full network and location details.
See your current public IP address and geolocation.
Check if an IP is flagged as VPN, proxy, or data center.
Query WHOIS for Nigeria IP block ownership and AFRINIC registration.
Browse IP geolocation and ISP data for United States (ARIN).
Browse IP geolocation and ISP data for United Kingdom (RIPE NCC).
Browse IP geolocation and ISP data for Canada (ARIN).