Shaping the Future of Nigerian Education with Intelligent Data
The Nigeria Education Data Initiative (NEDI) is revolutionizing how we understand, monitor, and improve education across the nation.
The Nigeria Education Data Initiative (NEDI) is a government-led effort to centralize and modernize education data across all levels in Nigeria. By integrating data from basic to tertiary education and linking student records through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), NEDI enables smarter policymaking, improved institutional performance tracking, and better learning outcomes across the country.
Over 30 million students enrolled across all education levels in Nigeria
Over 30 million students enrolled across all education levels in Nigeria
Over 30 million students enrolled across all education levels in Nigeria
Over 30 million students enrolled across all education levels in Nigeria
The Nigeria Education Data Initiative (NEDI) is a government-led effort to centralize and modernize education data across all levels in Nigeria. By integrating data from basic to tertiary education and linking student records through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), NEDI enables smarter policymaking, improved institutional performance tracking, and better learning outcomes across the country.
Build a unified and secure data repository that connects education data from Basic to Tertiary levels.
Leverage NIMC integration to track student performance, progress, and history across institutions.
Empower policymakers and education stakeholders with real-time data for smarter planning and interventions.
In a high-level meeting held in Abuja, key stakeholders from the Ministry of Education, NIMC, and major educational institutions convened to align strategies for the successful implementation of the Nigeria Education Data Initiative (NEDI).
Everything you need to know
The Nigeria Education Data Initiative (NEDI) is a national effort led by the Federal Ministry of Education to create a unified, centralized, and secure data repository for all levels of education across Nigeria. It captures essential information—from basic to tertiary and non-formal education—enabling real-time insights, policy formulation, student tracking, and institutional evaluation. By integrating with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), NEDI ensures that each student’s academic journey is accurately recorded, verified, and accessible when needed.
NEDI will enhance education quality by providing accurate data, enabling better policy decisions, resource allocation, and performance tracking across schools.
Only authorized stakeholders, such as relevant government agencies and accredited institutions, can access the data, in line with established privacy policies.
Yes. NEDI uses strict security protocols, encryption, and access controls to ensure all student data remains secure and confidential.
NEDI integrates with NIMC to verify student identities using their NIN, ensuring accurate and reliable records.
Yes. Private institutions can participate in NEDI, provided they meet the system’s registration and compliance requirements
