The complete automation of the academic credential evaluation and validation process has been revealed by the Federal Ministry of Education. Folasade Boriowo, the ministry's director of press and public relations, said in a statement on Thursday that the project was in line with the Federal Government's broader vision for digital transformation. It stated that the initiative's goals were to promote evidence-based policy decisions, guarantee academic record integrity, and improve data management.
All applications for review and authentication under the new system will only be processed online via the Ministry's official verification portal. Candidates must register and upload all essential paperwork.
Additionally, in order for academic transcripts to be processed and verified, candidates must ask their respective institutions to transmit them directly to
The ministry further stated that since the entire process has been digitalized, in-person visits for verification are no longer required. Officials anticipate that the change will improve the legitimacy of academic credential verification across the country, expedite processes, and reduce processing times.