The Society for Professional Background Screeners (SPBS) has introduced a new Certificate Verification Service, a secure digital platform created to help employers and institutions confirm academic credentials quickly and accurately. The move comes at a time when concerns over credential fraud continue to challenge hiring and admissions processes across Nigeria.

Designed as a consent-based system, the platform enables verified checks of academic records while maintaining strict compliance with data protection requirements. By digitizing the verification process, SPBS aims to reduce delays, close integrity gaps, and improve decision-making confidence for organizations.

In recent years, cases of falsified academic qualifications have led to reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, and financial losses for both public and private sector institutions. Industry stakeholders have increasingly called for structured, technology-driven solutions that strengthen due diligence without slowing down recruitment timelines. The SPBS Certificate Verification Service responds directly to this need by offering a standardized and professionally managed authentication framework accessible to qualified screening practitioners.

According to SPBS Chairman, Dr. Adebowale Adeagbo, the initiative reflects the association’s broader commitment to raising professional standards in background screening. “This digital verification service reflects SPBS’ commitment to strengthening trust, due diligence, and professionalism within Nigeria’s recruitment and admissions processes. By providing a secure and efficient system for credential authentication, we are supporting institutions and employers in making informed decisions anchored on credibility and compliance.”

The service is currently available exclusively to SPBS members, with onboarding accessible through the association’s official website. Organizations seeking to utilize the platform are encouraged to explore membership options.

With this launch, SPBS signals a continued focus on improving verification standards and supporting a more credible, merit-based recruitment ecosystem.