Nigerian researchers collaborating
Nigerian Identity Federation

Secure Identity.
National Coordination.
Global Reach.

eduID.ng is Nigeria's institution-governed gateway to global research and education trust services.

Why eduID.ng?

eduID.ng provides a single, unified framework for Nigeria's research community.

eduGAIN-Connected

Nigeria's only federation connected to eduGAIN — the global interfederation service linking 70+ countries.

Institution-Led Governance

Governed through formal institutional participation, not by any single vendor, agency, or operator.

National Coherence

Ensures unified trust, global interoperability, and reduced duplication and cost across Nigerian institutions.

Services via eduID

By joining eduID.ng, your institution gains access to a growing ecosystem of global research and education services.

geteduroam

geteduroam employs eduID.ng to ensure secure and easier worldwide roaming Wi-Fi access for researchers and students across participating institutions.

Research Resources

Access global research databases, journals, and cloud services with your institutional credentials.

Federated Services

Single sign-on to hundreds of service providers worldwide through the eduGAIN interfederation.

What Participation Means

By joining eduID.ng, your institution commits to shared governance and gains powerful benefits in return.

National influence in Nigeria's digital research landscape
Global interoperability through eduGAIN
Cost-effective access to trusted digital infrastructure
Structured readiness and onboarding support

Call to Action

Vice-Chancellors are invited to:

  • Confirm institutional participation in eduID.ng
  • Nominate representatives to the Assembly of Members
  • Support structured onboarding and service readiness
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about joining and participating in eduID.ng.