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DUNS Number Guidance for Nigerian Businesses
Lifehampers helps Nigerian businesses get ready for a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet Nigeria, the number you need for Apple developer accounts, UN supplier registration and many international buyers.
What a DUNS Number Is
A DUNS number is a unique 9-digit identifier from Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) that confirms your business exists and helps others check its details. In Nigeria, D&B Nigeria is the only authorised issuer, and it has said it does not use third parties or agents to issue numbers.
That is why our service is guidance and preparation only: you apply through D&B Nigeria's official channel, and we make sure your details are right so verification goes smoothly. Businesses commonly need a DUNS number to:
- Enrol as an organisation on the Apple Developer Program (and often Google Play)
- Register as a supplier on the UN Global Marketplace (UNGM) or with international NGOs
- Pass supplier checks by multinational companies and foreign buyers
Check First
Many companies already have a DUNS number without knowing. We check the D&B and Apple lookup tools before anything else.
Get Your Details Consistent
Your registered name, address and phone must match CAC records, your website and your Google Business Profile, or verification can fail.
Apply the Official Way
We guide you through D&B Nigeria's official application and then help you use the number on Apple, UNGM or your buyer's portal.
Beware of Fake Sellers
Only D&B Nigeria issues DUNS numbers in Nigeria. Do not pay anyone who claims to sell or issue one.
Timeline
Issue usually takes 1 to 4 weeks, and platforms such as Apple can take a few more days to see a new number.
Questions people often ask
Straight answers to the questions we hear most often.
Who issues DUNS numbers in Nigeria?
Dun and Bradstreet Nigeria is the only authorised issuer. You apply through its official channel.
Can Lifehampers get a DUNS number for me?
No one other than D&B can issue it. We help you prepare and apply correctly through the official channel, and then use it where you need it.
Do I need a DUNS number for the Apple App Store?
Apple requires a DUNS number to enrol as an organisation, so the app shows your company name. Individual developer accounts do not need one.
Is a DUNS number free?
Any D&B fee or paid package is set by D&B Nigeria and paid to them directly. Check with D&B when you apply.
What documents do I need?
Your CAC certificate and status report, a business address and phone number that match CAC records, a website if you have one, and the details of an authorised contact person. See CAC registration.
Need a DUNS Number?
Lifehampers Global Consults gets your business details in order and guides you through the official D&B Nigeria process.