UNILAG Denies Post-UTME Malpractice Allegations, Clarifies 2025/2026 Screening Controversy

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise was compromised by technical glitches or system failures.

In a statement signed by Adejoke R. Alaga-Ibraheem, Head of the Communication Unit, the institution clarified that all candidates flagged for malpractice were found guilty of clear violations of examination rules, not victims of technical errors.

UNILAG Responds to Post-UTME Allegations

“The University of Lagos notes, with concern, the circulation of various insinuations and claims in emails and reports on social media platforms following the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise held from September 1–4, 2025.

The University categorically affirms that the notification of examination malpractice earlier issued in respect of the screening exercise was not the result of a system or technical glitch as being insinuated in these reports,” the statement read.

Why Some Candidates Were Flagged

UNILAG explained that malpractice cases were identified using robust monitoring mechanisms, including video surveillance and multiple security checks, designed to safeguard the credibility of the exercise.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the cases flagged were the result of clear violations of examination rules. The detections followed the use of secure video surveillance,” the statement added.

The management stressed that while it will not release raw video footage of candidates due to data protection laws, it may publish anonymised screenshots to demonstrate the nature of the infractions.

Official Advice to Candidates and Parents

UNILAG urged applicants and guardians to disregard unofficial sources of information and rely solely on updates from the university’s verified communication channels.

A total of 20,464 candidates participated in the fully online Post-UTME screening exercise, which serves as a key step in the university’s admission process.

Despite the clarification, some flagged candidates have taken to social media to question the credibility of the process, alleging unfair penalties due to technical faults. Similar complaints were also reported among applicants at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), which conducted its Post-UTME exercise around the same period.

Key Takeaways

• No system errors: UNILAG insists malpractice notifications were not caused by glitches.

• Strict monitoring: Violations were flagged using advanced security and surveillance systems.

• Transparency measures: Screenshots, not raw footage, may be shared due to privacy standards.

• Official channels only: Candidates are advised to ignore unverified claims online.