Nigeria · Africa
Nigerian Degree Authentication
Full attestation of university degrees from NUC-accredited institutions, covering registrar verification, notarization, FMFA legalization, and UAE embassy attestation for employment or further education.
Full authentication of Nigerian university degrees for UAE employment and professional licensing. We manage NUC verification, FMFA authentication, and MOFA attestation for graduates of all accredited Nigerian universities.
Nigerian university degrees require verification by the National Universities Commission (NUC) before FMFA authentication. The NUC confirms that the issuing university is accredited and the degree programme is recognised. This verification is a critical step that UAE authorities rely upon to validate Nigerian qualifications.
Green Apple Attest handles the complete degree authentication process for graduates of all NUC-accredited Nigerian universities, including federal, state, and private institutions. We coordinate with the NUC, the issuing university, FMFA, the UAE Embassy, and MOFA to deliver a fully attested degree certificate.
Our service is essential for Nigerian engineers, doctors, accountants, teachers, and other professionals who need their qualifications recognised by UAE employers and licensing bodies. We understand the specific documentation requirements of UAE health authorities, engineering councils, and education regulators.
Documents required
- 01 Original university degree certificate
- 02 Academic transcript from the issuing university
- 03 NUC verification letter (or we can arrange this)
- 04 NYSC discharge or exemption certificate (for graduates who completed national service)
- 05 Clear colour copy of your Nigerian passport (data page)
- 06 Clear colour copy of UAE visa or Emirates ID (if applicable)
Special requirements
- § NUC verification is required for all university degrees before FMFA authentication.
- § Degrees from unaccredited institutions cannot be processed.
How it works
- 01 Submit your degree, transcript, and supporting documents for initial review.
- 02 We obtain NUC verification confirming your university and programme accreditation.
- 03 The degree is submitted to FMFA in Abuja for federal authentication.
- 04 UAE Embassy legalisation is completed in Nigeria.
- 05 MOFA attestation is processed in the UAE and documents are delivered to you.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The FMFA requires NUC verification for university degrees. This confirms the university is accredited and the degree programme is recognised. We obtain NUC verification as a standard part of our service.
Yes, provided the private university is accredited by the NUC. Most established private universities have NUC accreditation. We verify the accreditation status of your institution before proceeding to ensure there are no issues at the FMFA stage.
Some UAE employers request the NYSC discharge or exemption certificate as additional proof of qualification. While not always required for attestation, we recommend having it attested alongside your degree if you have it. We can process both simultaneously.
The full process including NUC verification takes 20 to 28 working days. NUC verification alone can take 7 to 14 working days depending on the university. The subsequent FMFA, Embassy, and MOFA stages add approximately 15 working days.
If your university was accredited at the time you graduated and completed your programme, your degree should still be eligible for NUC verification. We handle these cases on an individual basis and work with the NUC to confirm your graduation date falls within the accreditation period.
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Visa, job, university, company formation — share the objective and we'll return a full attestation plan with timelines and fees within one business day.