Nigeria’s higher education sector has achieved a significant milestone with the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN) gaining membership in the Education Global Authentication Infrastructure (eduGAIN). This admission connects Nigerian institutions to over 100 countries and 10,000+ Identity and Service Providers, enhancing global collaboration and access to international resources.

NgREN’s Managing Director, Dr. Joshua Atah, stated that this development positions Nigeria’s higher education firmly on the global stage, enabling institutions to access a wide range of international resources and services. The membership allows Nigerian universities and research institutions to participate fully in the global inter-federation ecosystem.

The eduGAIN membership is expected to benefit Nigerian institutions through enhanced collaboration opportunities, secure access to international scholarly resources, and improved trust frameworks for digital services. NgREN is committed to strengthening digital trust identity, enabling secure federated access, and supporting innovation across the higher education and research ecosystem.

NgREN provides advanced ICT infrastructure, identity federation services, and collaborative platforms for universities and research institutions, helping them translate research into real-world impact.