FG Launches National Digital System to Strengthen Academic Record Integrity

Federal Government Launches National Digital System to Strengthen Academic Record Integrity
The platform is designed to curb academic fraud by providing a centralised and secure system for storing and authenticating students’ data from higher institutions across the country
Ariyomo expressed concern that many valuable research outputs in Nigeria have historically been lost

The Federal Government has introduced a nationwide digital infrastructure aimed at improving the security, standardisation and verification of academic records across post secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, announced the initiative during a national capacity building programme for institutional representatives organised to support the rollout of the Nigeria Education Repository and Data Bank.

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According to the minister, the platform is designed to curb academic fraud by providing a centralised and secure system for storing and authenticating students’ data from higher institutions across the country.

He said the initiative aligns with the broader education reform agenda of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in promoting transparency, accountability and improved data management within the education sector.

Alausa revealed that within four months of implementation, the system has preserved nearly 100,000 digital student submissions, integrated more than 250 tertiary institutions, and enrolled over 133,000 students and 6,800 lecturers.

He added that the platform will also help address certificate fraud, noting that investigations have uncovered cases involving fake foreign credentials obtained from unaccredited institutions.

Federal Government Launches National Digital System to Strengthen Academic Record Integrity

The ministry further stated that participation in the repository system will soon become a requirement for graduates seeking participation in, or exemption from, the National Youth Service Corps programme.

Officials described the initiative as part of efforts to build a transparent and globally recognisable education system supported by digital verification.

The Chief Executive Officer of the platform, Tunji Ariyomo, said preserving academic and historical records is essential for national development.

He explained that the system captures academic projects, theses and dissertations, along with details of supervisors and departmental heads, thereby strengthening accountability and improving the quality of academic supervision.

Ariyomo expressed concern that many valuable research outputs in Nigeria have historically been lost due to weak documentation and preservation practices.

He emphasised that countries that consistently document, validate and preserve knowledge are better positioned for long term progress, noting that effective knowledge management is critical to innovation and global competitiveness.