The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began on April 16 and is scheduled to end on April 25, 2026, with 2.2 million candidates sitting across 966 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) conducted the exercise, but candidates, parents and CBT centre operators reported technical glitches, network issues and difficulties accessing results. Some candidates missed their exams due to system failures, while concerns were raised over exam timing, with sessions scheduled as early as 7am. Parents also complained about candidates being posted to distant or inter-state centres, increasing transportation costs and security risks. A civil servant in Abuja, Mrs. Philomena Okeke, expressed concern over her 16-year-old son being assigned to a centre in Nasarawa State, citing insecurity and the burden on young candidates.
Students assigned to distant centres with early exam times face avoidable risks and expenses that disrupt their preparation and safety. Affected candidates and parents should verify exam details immediately and demand official justification for distant centre allocations from JAMB.
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