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UTME: Glitches, shutdowns and abduction of candidates
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UTME: Glitches, shutdowns and abduction of candidates
The 2026 UTME faced significant challenges, including technical glitches and the abduction of candidates. Despite these issues, the examination was conducted by JAMB across the country with 2.2 million candidates participating.
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April 30, 2026 · 00:43 · 5 min read
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The 2026 UTME faced significant challenges, including technical glitches and the abduction of candidates. Despite these issues, the examination was conducted by JAMB across the country with 2.2 million candidates participating.
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The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) encountered serious disruptions, including shutdowns and security concerns, affecting candidates' ability to sit for the exam. JAMB's management of the situation is under scrutiny as the safety of candidates remains a priority.