Federal Government Admits 108 Underage Candidates in UTME
The Federal Government has reported that, in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), only 108 candidates classified as underage were admitted from a total of 39,000 applicants. This statistic highlights the government's efforts to regulate the age eligibility of candidates participating in the examination process.
The UTME is a crucial examination for students seeking admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, and the government's acknowledgment of the underage candidates reflects its commitment to maintaining standards in the educational system.
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