2025/2026 Post-UTME: Malpractice cases were genuine, not glitches — UNILAG
The University of Lagos has dismissed insinuations that cases of examination malpractice recorded during the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise were caused by technical errors, insisting that the violations were genuine and detected through strict monitoring.
This was contained in a statement signed by Mrs Adejoke R. Alaga-Ibraheem, Head, Communication Unit, for the University of Lagos Management, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
The statement reads: “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 emails and reports.
“For the avoidance of doubt, cases flagged were the result of clear violations of established examination guidelines. These detections followed the use of multiple monitoring mechanisms, including secure video surveillance, deployed to ensure the integrity of the screening process.
“In line with extant laws and data protection standards, the University will not release uncensored video recordings to the public. However, a limited number of anonymised screenshots may be published solely to illustrate the type of violations under review.
“Candidates are strongly advised to disregard information from un-authorised channels, and rely exclusively on communications issued through the University’s official platforms and channels earlier indicated in prior notices to them.”
The University further reiterated its commitment to integrity, fairness and transparency in the admissions process, stressing that it would not be distracted by misinformation circulating on social media.
The clarification follows concerns raised after the Post-UTME screening, which held between September 1 and 4, 2025, triggered online speculation that flagged candidates had been victims of technical glitches.
The institution maintained that the monitoring systems deployed were effective in ensuring credibility and accountability throughout the exercise.
UNILAG confirmed that its examination procedures were guided by established rules and surveillance safeguards, which ensured that cases of malpractice were accurately detected and would be treated accordingly.