The morning air outside the exam centre in Lagos felt heavier than usual, not just because of the rainfall but with anticipation.
For 17-year-old Rebecca Ojo (not her real name), clutching her registration slip for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), she left Ikorodu by 5:
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Charles Ogwo
Charles Ogwo is a proactive journalist, driving education, and business innovations for over 10 years.
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