UNILAG Denies System Glitch Claims in 2025/2026 Post-UTME Screening

The University of Lagos has issued an official clarification addressing rumors that circulated on social media following the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise conducted from September 1-4, 2025.

Official Statement on Malpractice Notifications

UNILAG explicitly denied claims that exam malpractice notifications resulted from any system or technical glitch. According to the university's management, all flagged cases were the result of clear violations of established examination guidelines.

Monitoring Systems in Place

The university revealed that multiple monitoring mechanisms, including secure video surveillance, were deployed throughout the screening process to maintain examination integrity. This comprehensive approach enabled the detection of violations during the exercise.

Evidence and Data Protection

While UNILAG will not release unedited video recordings due to data protection standards, the institution indicated that anonymized screenshots may be published to illustrate specific violations when necessary.

Advisory to Candidates

The university urged all candidates to rely exclusively on official university communications and disregard information from unauthorized channels. The statement was attributed to Adejoke R. Alaga-Ibraheem, Head of Communication Unit.

UNILAG reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to integrity, fairness, and transparency in its admissions process.