mhost.ng

What mhost.ng does

mhost.ng, legally mhost Internet Company Limited, is a Nigerian domain registrar and web hosting provider founded in 2010 and headquartered at 19 Oduduwa Crescent GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The company operates as an NIRA-accredited registrar and runs local data centers in Lagos and Abuja, with a Nigerian CDN supporting SSD-based shared, WordPress, and VPS hosting. Its product surface spans domain registration across .ng, .com.ng, .com, .org, .net, .africa, and other TLDs; a drag-and-drop website builder; professional email delivered through authorized reseller partnerships with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Zoho Workplace; and a security suite covering SSL certificates, automated backups, malware protection, and DDoS mitigation through Cloudflare and other partners. Pricing is denominated in Nigerian Naira across annual subscriptions (shared hosting ₦18,000-₦65,000/yr; VPS from ₦65,000/month; website builder ₦8,999-₦25,999/yr) with bank transfer and card payment options.

The company serves primarily Nigerian small and medium-sized businesses, individual professionals and freelancers, and Nigerian e-commerce merchants seeking local payment integration with Paystack and Flutterwave. Go-to-market is product-led and self-serve through the mhost.ng e-commerce site, supplemented by an inside-sales team reachable via phone and email ([email protected]) for enterprise and custom web/mobile development quotes. Revenue mechanics are predominantly subscription-recurring from annual hosting, domain renewals, and per-seat email, with smaller professional-services revenue from custom web and mobile application development and a transaction-fee model from the Wakashift hospitality staffing sub-brand. Beyond the hosting stack, the company offers custom development services built on React, Next.js, Node.js, React Native, and Flutter.

Recent strategic activity in late 2024 and early 2025 has focused on infrastructure expansion (Abuja data center, January 2025), product-line broadening (tiered SSL plans, January 2025), and ecosystem partnerships (Paystack, Flutterwave, WordPress 6.4). The company is founder-owned, appears bootstrapped with no disclosed venture capital, and reports an installed base of 50,000+ customers across Nigeria and West Africa with a 24/7 Lagos-based support team.

Name

mhost.ng

Legal name

mhost Internet Company Limited

Website

https://mhost.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mhost.ng is a Nigerian domain registrar and web hosting provider founded in 2010, offering domains, shared/WordPress/VPS hosting, a website builder, professional email, and security services to Nigerian SMBs, freelancers, and e-commerce merchants via local data centers and Naira-based pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Domain Registration: Annual domain registration fees for .ng, .com.ng, .com, .org, .net and other extensions. Recurring revenue from annual renewals.
2. Web Hosting Services: Subscription-based hosting plans (Shared, WordPress, VPS) billed annually. Shared hosting from ₦18,000/year, VPS from ₦65,000/month.
3. Website Builder Plans: Website builder subscription packages from ₦8,999/year (Starter) to ₦25,999/year (E-commerce). Includes hosting, domain, email, and SSL.
4. Security Solutions: SSL certificates, malware protection, website backup, and DDoS protection services. Pricing from ₦999/year (Basic Security) to ₦4,999/year (Enterprise).
5. Professional Email Services: Reseller partnership revenue from Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Zoho Workplace. User/month pricing from ₦2,500 to ₦8,500.
6. Web & App Development: Custom web development and mobile application development services. Professional services billed per project with custom quotes.
7. Wakashift Staffing Service: Hospitality staffing platform connecting businesses with qualified professionals. Revenue from placement fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

mhost.ng is a Nigerian domain registrar and web hosting provider offering integrated online presence services: domain name registration (including NIRA-accredited .ng, .com.ng, and .org.ng), shared, WordPress-optimized, and VPS web hosting, a drag-and-drop website builder, professional email via Google Workspace/Microsoft 365/Zoho Workplace reseller partnerships, SSL certificates and security add-ons (malware protection, backups, DDoS), and project-based web and mobile application development. All services run on local Nigerian data centers in Lagos and Abuja with Naira-denominated pricing and local payment options, targeted at Nigerian small businesses, individuals, freelancers, bloggers, and e-commerce operators.

Product overview

mhost.ng is Nigeria's leading domain registrar and web hosting provider offering an integrated platform of digital services. The core offering centers on domain registration (accredited .ng registrar) combined with web hosting (shared, WordPress, VPS), a drag-and-drop website builder, professional email (via Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho Workplace partnerships), and security solutions (SSL certificates, backup, malware protection). Additional services include custom web and mobile app development. The products function as a unified stack where customers typically register a domain, select hosting, and build their website using the integrated tools. Wakashift represents a separate hospitality staffing sub-brand operating under the mhost.ng umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wakashift: Hospitality staffing service providing professional staffing solutions for Nigeria's hospitality industry, connecting hotels and restaurants with qualified, vetted professionals.

Products and services

• Domain Registration Domain name registration across multiple TLDs including .ng, .com.ng, .com, .org, .net, .biz, .info, .co, .online, .africa, .store, and .org.ng. Offered as official .ng registrar accredited by NIRA (Nigeria Internet Registration Association), with free DNS management, free email forwarding, domain forwarding, and WHOIS privacy included. Annual subscription pricing in Nigerian Naira.
• Shared Web Hosting Entry-level shared hosting with SSD storage, unmetered bandwidth, one-click WordPress installation, free SSL certificate, and hosting on Nigerian data centers. Tiered as Basic (₦18,000/yr, 1 website, 5GB), Premium (₦35,000/yr, unlimited websites, 30GB, free domain for 1 year), and Business (₦65,000/yr, 100GB, daily backups, malware protection). Designed for personal websites, small businesses, and high-traffic sites.
• WordPress Hosting WordPress-optimized hosting with pre-installed WordPress, automatic updates, one-click installer for WordPress 6.4, and enhanced security features. Built on SSD storage and Nigerian data centers for fast local loading.
• VPS Hosting Virtual Private Server hosting providing full root access, dedicated CPU cores, dedicated RAM, and SSD storage for growing businesses requiring more control and resources. Monthly subscription pricing from ₦65,000/month with 24/7 monitoring.
• Website Builder Drag-and-drop website builder with mobile-responsive designs, professional templates, integrated hosting, domain, email, and SSL in one package. Built-in Nigerian-focused SEO tools and e-commerce capabilities with Paystack and Flutterwave payment gateway integrations. Tiered as Starter (₦8,999/yr), Business (₦15,999/yr), and E-commerce (₦25,999/yr). Targets users without coding skills.
• SSL Certificates SSL encryption certificates to secure websites with HTTPS, build trust, and protect customer data. Offered through partnerships with Cloudflare, Symantec, DigiCert, and other security providers. Plans range from Basic (₦999/yr) through Professional (₦2,499/yr) to Enterprise (₦4,999/yr) with EV SSL, dedicated IP, and custom security rules.
• Website Backup Automated daily backups with real-time sync, one-click restore functionality, and access to multiple backup points for data recovery. Included in Business hosting tier and Professional/Enterprise security plans.
• Malware Protection Advanced security protection including real-time malware scanning, automatic threat removal, firewall protection, and DDoS protection. Offered via partnerships with McAfee and Norton. Included in Business hosting tier and Professional/Enterprise security plans.
• Professional Email Business email solutions provided through authorized reseller partnerships with Google Workspace (Business Starter ₦2,500/user/month to Business Plus ₦8,500/user/month), Microsoft 365, and Zoho Workplace. Provides custom domain email addresses (@yourdomain) with cloud storage, video meetings, and productivity tools.
• Web Development Services Custom web application development services including business websites, web applications, and e-commerce solutions. Built with React, Next.js, Node.js, and integrated with Paystack and Flutterwave payment gateways. Project-based pricing with custom quotes; supports Nigerian payment processing for e-commerce clients.
• Mobile Development Services Mobile application development for iOS and Android, including native apps, cross-platform apps using React Native and Flutter, and Progressive Web Apps. Project-based pricing with custom quotes.
• Wakashift Hospitality staffing sub-brand connecting Nigerian hospitality businesses (hotels, restaurants, event venues) with qualified, vetted professionals for front desk, events, kitchen, and security roles. Operates as a staffing marketplace with placement-based fees and 24–48 hour fulfillment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% uptime guarantee for hosting services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Nigerian Fintech Companies (Paystack, Flutterwave)coreTechnology or Integration · 28 December 2024Strategic partnerships with leading Nigerian payment processors to streamline payment processes. Integration enables customers to accept payments via Paystack, Flutterwave, and other Nigerian payment gateways for e-commerce solutions.
• CloudflarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity partnership for CDN protection and DDoS protection services included in security solutions.
• SymanteccoreTechnology or IntegrationSSL certificate provider partnership for enterprise-grade security certificates.
• McAfeecoreTechnology or IntegrationMalware protection and security solutions partnership.
• NortoncoreTechnology or IntegrationSecurity brand partnership for website protection solutions.
• DigiCertcoreTechnology or IntegrationSSL certificate provider partnership for trusted digital certificates.
• Google CloudcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Google Cloud Partner offering Google Workspace email and collaboration tools. Three tiers available: Business Starter (₦2,500/user/month), Business Standard (₦5,000/user/month), Business Plus (₦8,500/user/month).
• MicrosoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Microsoft Partner for Microsoft 365 business email and productivity solutions.
• ZohocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Zoho Partner offering Zoho Workplace professional email solutions.
• NIRA (Nigeria Internet Registration Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial .ng domain registrar accredited by NIRA, providing exclusive access to Nigerian country code domain extensions (.ng, .com.ng, .org.ng).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Namecheap: Global low-cost domain registrar and hosting provider, comparable to mhost.ng's domain-registration and hosting subscription bundles but operating at global scale.
• Hostinger: Global low-cost hosting provider with aggressive international pricing and a website builder suite, directly competing in the SMB hosting and site-builder category that mhost.ng addresses.
• GoDaddy: Global incumbent in domain registration and SMB web hosting — the principal global competitor against which mhost.ng positions on local pricing, Naira billing, and on-the-ground Nigerian support.
• SiteGround: International managed-hosting provider known for WordPress and shared hosting — competes for the same WordPress-optimized and managed-hosting segment mhost.ng serves.

Direct peers

• WhoGoHost: Established Nigerian web hosting and domain registration provider offering shared, VPS, and reseller hosting directly comparable in market, pricing, and product mix to mhost.ng.
• Garanntor: Nigerian web hosting and design company providing shared hosting, domain registration, and web development to the same Nigerian SMB customer base as mhost.ng.
• Smartweb Nigeria: Long-standing Nigerian hosting and domain registration business serving SMEs with shared hosting, VPS, and .ng domains — directly comparable offerings to mhost.ng within the same geography.
• DomainKing.ng: Nigerian domain registrar and hosting provider selling .ng and global TLDs with local support and Naira pricing — directly overlapping with mhost.ng's core domain and hosting stack.
• Web4Africa: Pan-African hosting and domain provider with operations across multiple African countries, offering shared hosting, VPS, and a localized African domain portfolio — comparable to mhost.ng in product breadth and African-market focus.

Regional players

• Afrihost: South Africa's leading independent ISP and hosting provider offering domains, hosting, and connectivity packages — comparable product mix but serving primarily the South African rather than Nigerian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mhostnigeria
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mhost-cloud-hosting-services

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about mhost.ng