The University of Lagos (UNILAG) confirmed that recent allegations of exam malpractice are unrelated to technical glitches and stem from candidate violations.
University's Position
In a press release, UNILAG stated that candidates were flagged for clear violations of established examination rules. The university emphasized that notifications of malpractice resulted from monitoring tools rather than a system failure.
"*The University categorically affirms that the notification of examination malpractice earlier issued was not the result of a system or technical glitch,*" university officials indicated.
Post-UTME Structure
The Post-UTME at UNILAG was held from September 1 to 4, 2025, with 20,464 candidates participating. The exam consists of 40 questions covering English, Mathematics, and General Paper.
Candidates are required to take the test in their state of residence with a reliable internet connection, a laptop with a quality built-in webcam and microphone. Rules include prohibitions against covering the webcam, the presence of outsiders, and speaking aloud during the test.
Public Reaction
Despite the university's explanation, there have been numerous protests from the public. CEO of Educare, Alex Onyia, expressed concerns over the monitoring system, stating that some students were wrongly flagged for malpractice.
"*Several students were wrongly flagged as malpractice. And also, people were given very strange scores,*" Onyia noted, indicating his intention to pursue legal action and calling for reforms in the system.
The situation surrounding the exams at the University of Lagos highlights the need for transparency and reliability in monitoring systems. Authorities continue to investigate, and the public awaits responses to wrongful accusations.
