Six of eight Nigerian government websites tested for readiness to support the latest internet protocol have failed, raising concerns about the preparedness of public digital infrastructure for the country’s planned transition to IPv6.
The audit, conducted by technology publication Condia on October 21, 2026, found that the Nigerian Tax Identification portal, National Identity Management Commission, Nigeria Immigration Service, National Open University of Nigeria and Federal Road Safety Corps websites each scored zero.
The Corporate Affairs Commission website scored 97.4 per cent but was still classified as not ready, while the Lagos State Government website passed the test with a score of 100 per cent.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board website could not be assessed because it timed out repeatedly during tests conducted over several hours.
According to the report, the assessment examined whether the websites could load through an IPv6-only connection. A zero score meant the testing tool could not access the website through that connection, although the website might still function normally on networks using the older IPv4 protocol.
The findings come as the Nigerian Government pushes government ministries, departments and agencies to prepare for the transition to Internet Protocol version 6, commonly known as IPv6.
The National Information Technology Development Agency has begun engaging government officials and technical personnel to support the migration, with Nigeria targeting full IPv6 adoption by 2050.
At a recent IPv6 migration readiness workshop in Abuja, organised in collaboration with the Nigeria IPv6 Council and the African Network Information Centre, NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, called on government agencies to support the transition.
Inuwa, represented by the Director of Digital Development Services, Oladejo Olawumi, said the participation of agency officials was necessary for a successful migration.
“Without having you on board, we cannot have a proper transition,” he said.
See also: NITDA Launches Dashboard to Track Digital Skills Training in 774 LGAs
NITDA is funding certification for technical personnel attending the training, which is divided into separate sessions for senior officials and engineers responsible for implementing the migration.
However, national adoption figures indicate that Nigeria still trails global levels of IPv6 deployment.
Data from the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre’s internet measurement platform put Nigeria’s IPv6 capability at 5.58 per cent, compared with 6.56 per cent across Africa, 8.78 per cent in West Africa and 43.63 per cent globally.
The figures estimate the proportion of observed internet users whose connections can use IPv6.
IPv6 is the newer version of the Internet Protocol, the system that assigns addresses to devices and allows them to communicate across networks. It was developed to address the limitations of IPv4, whose address space provides approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses.
The growing number of internet-connected devices, including smartphones, computers, servers and other digital equipment, has increased pressure on the older system, prompting network operators and institutions to adopt IPv6.
Both protocols can operate concurrently, meaning websites that are not IPv6-ready may remain accessible through IPv4 connections. However, organisations that fail to prepare for the transition could face compatibility challenges as networks and digital services expand their support for the newer protocol.
The report noted that its assessment covered only the entry pages of eight selected government websites, meaning the findings should not be interpreted as a comprehensive assessment of all Nigerian government digital infrastructure.
It also highlighted the importance of individual domain configurations, hosting arrangements and technical resources in determining whether a website is ready for IPv6.
NITDA and the agencies whose websites were tested had not responded to requests for comment by the time the report was published.
About the Author
Cecilia Attah is a tech analyst with a degree from Benue State University. She covers tech news and startups at TechRegard with a focus on how technology is transforming Africa and shaping the global landscape.
