Daniel Ayantoye writes on how what should be a simple task, renewing a website hosting subscription locally, has become a source of frustration and financial loss for Nigerian businesses. As more Nigerians migrate operations online, local hosting companies have positioned themselves as cheaper alternatives to foreign providers, promising convenience, local support and easier payment options. For many, these experiences have become enough reason to avoid local hosting providers altogether. I don’t trust any Nigerian hosting company again,” said Joshua Sunday, a web developer, in a telephone interview with our correspondent. Worrisome public reviewsA check of public complaints posted on Trustpilot, an online review platform, revealed a mixed picture of local hosting companies.

Source: Punch December 28, 2025 04:10 UTC