Lagos has the largest concentration of education consultancies in Nigeria with many holding official UK, Canadian, and Australian university partnerships. Abuja consultancies are growing and have strong diplomatic connections. Quality varies significantly in both cities. Key selection criteria: British Council affiliation, NAEC (National Association of Education Consultants) membership, verified student reviews, and specific success stories with your target country. Port Harcourt and Ibadan also have solid consultancies, particularly for Canadian programmes. Avoid any consultant promising "100% visa guarantee."