Hostinger Officially Enters Nigeria
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Global Hosting Powerhouse Hostinger Officially Enters Nigeria with AI-Powered Tools and Local Naira Payments
Lagos, Nigeria – In a significant boost to Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital economy, global web hosting and website-building platform Hostinger has officially launched its localized operations, offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored specifically for Nigerian entrepreneurs, developers, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The strategic entry is marked by two key differentiators designed to break down long-standing barriers for local businesses: the acceptance of direct Naira payments and the immediate availability of cutting-edge, AI-powered creation tools.
Addressing the Local Challenge with Localization
For years, Nigerian businesses looking to establish a professional online presence have struggled with payment friction, currency instability, and unclear international pricing. Hostinger aims to solve this by introducing transparent, Naira-ready payment options, eliminating the headache of foreign exchange rate fluctuations and transaction fees.
Beyond localized payments, the platform is promising reliability and dedicated support—two factors critical for the burgeoning Nigerian market, which is home to over 41 million SMEs.
“Nigeria is an important milestone for us. Our goal is simple – give people fast, reliable, and fair tools so they can build and grow online with confidence,” said Eiviltas Paraščiakas, Head of Communications at Hostinger, commenting on the expansion.
The move acknowledges Nigeria’s massive economic potential, with its digital economy having contributed an estimated ₦7 trillion to the country's GDP in the first half of 2025. By lowering the entry barrier for website creation, Hostinger is positioning itself as a key enabler for this growth.
The AI Advantage: Building a Website in Minutes
Hostinger’s Nigerian launch introduces its full product ecosystem, heavily centered around artificial intelligence to simplify the process of going online, regardless of technical skill.
The suite of AI tools includes:
Hostinger Website Builder: This is the core offering, allowing users to generate a professional, fully functional website in minutes using simple text prompts. It includes built-in AI tools for content generation, image creation, and SEO task assistance.
Hostinger Horizons: A new platform designed for entrepreneurs and developers to quickly build and test web apps and advanced websites without extensive coding knowledge, significantly accelerating the idea-to-launch cycle.
Hostinger Reach: An AI-powered email marketing platform aimed at automating and optimizing communication, helping businesses scale their customer engagement efforts.
Kodee: Hostinger’s established AI support agent, which handles complex customer queries, offering proactive support for tasks ranging from website migration and domain registration to WordPress management. Kodee’s efficiency has been widely noted, resolving a high percentage of conversations instantly.
Competitive Pricing for Nigerian Users
In conjunction with the localized payment options, Hostinger has introduced competitive Naira pricing plans. For instance, initial hosting plans start as low as ₦1,900.00 per month (for a long-term subscription), which includes benefits like a free SSL certificate, weekly backups, and the integrated AI Website Builder on higher-tier plans.
By pairing budget-friendly pricing with high-speed hosting and a powerful, intelligent toolkit, Hostinger directly challenges incumbent hosting providers. The company’s focus is clear: to be the most accessible and effective platform for the next generation of Nigerian digital creators.
The launch is expected to be a major disruption, offering a professional, affordable, and locally-supported path for millions of Nigerians to take their entrepreneurial ventures, blogs, and services online with unprecedented speed and efficiency.