Nigeria, Jan. 22 -- One week after the commencement of the sales of forms for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), prospective applicants have expressed frustration over the challenges faced in their efforts to either link their mobile telephone lines with their National Identification Number (NIN) or 'incorrect' information contained in their NIN details.

UTME is an entrance examination for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions- universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and monotechnics. It is conducted annually by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

JAMB has mandated candidates willing to participate in the examination to use their NIN for the application proc...