
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination UTME commenced nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates participating across 966 accredited Computer-Based Test CBT centres. The examination, running from April 16 to April 22, is being conducted in multiple daily sessions. Security personnel, including the NSCDC, were deployed across the country to maintain order and ensure compliance with examination guidelines. In Lagos, candidates braved heavy rainfall to attend their sessions, undergoing biometric and physical screening before entry. While many centres reported smooth operations, isolated disruptions occurred in some locations, leading to disagreements between CBT operators and JAMB officials regarding the cause. Some issues were attributed to the examination platform and delayed question uploads, while JAMB cited inadequate infrastructure at certain centres. Affected sessions were rescheduled to ensure fairness for all candidates. JAMB also addressed an incident in Ibadan concerning alleged hijab removal, clarifying it was an isolated act by an ad hoc staff member and not official policy. The CBT Centres Proprietors Association of Nigeria noted that JAMB's decision to allow the use of existing software helped prevent glitches. Security measures were intensified in various states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Gombe, and Kogi, with police and NSCDC assuring adequate protection and warning against malpractice. In Ondo State, the Association of
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