The Federal Ministry of Education has actually revealed the full automation of the authentication and examination of academic qualifications, marking a major action in its digital change efforts.
In a press release dated April 15, 2026, the ministry said the brand-new system is developed to enhance transparency, enhance information management, and boost service shipment in the education sector.
According to the statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, all applications for credential authentication and examination will now be processed solely online through the ministry’s official confirmation portal.
“This advancement lines up with the Federal Government’s digital improvement agenda and its resolve to release modern innovation to improve effectiveness, ensure information stability, and assistance evidence-based policy choices in the education sector,” the declaration read.
The ministry directed candidates to register and publish all necessary files via the official website, while likewise requesting that scholastic records be sent straight from granting institutions to the ministry’s designated email for processing.
It further emphasised that applicants are no longer required to check out the ministry physically, as the entire procedure has actually been totally digitised.
“The Ministry wishes to stress that candidates are no longer needed to go to the Federal Ministry of Education for physical verification, as the whole procedure will now be conducted electronically,” it specified.
The ministry noted that the transition to a completely automated platform is expected to streamline treatments, reduce processing time, and enhance the trustworthiness of academic credential confirmation in Nigeria.
Applicants were recommended to comply strictly with the brand-new guidelines to ensure smooth and prompt processing of their requests.