BUK Mandates NERD Compliance Clearance for 2025 Batch ‘C’ NYSC Mobilization

Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has issued a directive to all graduating students and prospective Corps Members regarding the mandatory Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) clearance.

The clearance is a statutory requirement for mobilization into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2025 Batch ‘C’, as stipulated by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

Understanding NERD Clearance

The NERD system is a national digital verification framework designed to archive and authenticate academic outputs, including certificates, transcripts, and theses. Once records are uploaded and verified, they are assigned a unique National Credential Number (NCN), ensuring instant authentication within the national database.

Strategic Responsibilities

To ensure a seamless mobilization process, the University has outlined specific roles for both students and the institution:

Students: Required to upload all academic projects (theses, dissertations, and project reports) directly to the NERD portal.

Institution: The University is responsible for the digital upload of academic credentials, such as transcripts and certificates.

Registration and Portal Access

The portal for student onboarding is currently active at https://ned.gov.ng/onboarding. Prospective Corps Members are urged to register promptly to avoid delays in their mobilization. The project upload portal, accessible via https://ned.gov.ng/login, has been operational since October 14, 2025.

Step-by-Step Compliance Guide

Graduating students are advised to follow these steps to secure their clearance:

Register/Login: Access the NERD portal and create an account.

Verification: Confirm personal and institutional details on the user dashboard.

Project Submission: Upload academic works, ensuring all required details and certification pages are included.

Finalization: Process the NERD Clearance and print the official clearance slip for mobilization.

The University management emphasizes that this digital verification process is critical for maintaining the integrity of academic records and ensuring that all BUK graduates meet national standards for professional service.