I know you were talking about aeroplanes, but you may be interested to know that in the heli world, a greater degree of experience is required before being issued with the NQ.
From LASORS:
Applicants applying for a Night Qualification you must
produce evidence of having met the following flying
requirements:
• 100 hours of flight time as pilot of helicopters after
the issue of the PPL(H), including:
• 60 hours as Pilot in Command of helicopters; and
• 20 hours cross-country flight.