The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that a technical glitch was behind cases of malpractice flagged during its 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise.

The four-day computer-based test, held from September 1 to 4, has been flagged by claims on social media and circulated emails that candidates were wrongly accused because of system errors.

But the university said the breaches under review stemmed from “clear violations” of examination rules, not technical faults.

“These detections followed the use of multiple monitoring mechanisms, including secure video surveillance,” UNILAG management said in a statement.

The institution stressed it would not release uncensored video recordings to the public, citing data protection and legal restrictions.

However, it may publish anonymized screenshots to illustrate the type of misconduct uncovered.

The clarification comes amid mounting concern from parents and prospective students who questioned the credibility of the process.

UNILAG urged candidates to disregard unofficial communications and rely only on its verified platforms.

“The University of Lagos reiterates its unwavering commitment to integrity, fairness, and transparency in its admissions process, and will not be distracted by conjectures or misinformation,” the statement added. (The Guardian)