JAMB确认在2026年UTME注册期间, hijabs不需要移除; JAMB confirms hijabs don’t need removal during 2026 UTME registration; only ears must be visible for biometrics.

协监委确认,候选人不需要在2026年UTME登记期间摘除头巾,澄清只有耳朵才能在符合护照标准的生物鉴别核查中显眼。 JAMB confirms candidates do not need to remove hijabs during 2026 UTME registration, clarifying that only the ears must be visible for biometric verification, consistent with passport standards. 一份显示一名妇女要求摘除头巾的视频视频由协监委处理。 协监委说,她写了不遵守规定的说明后没有被拒绝登记;董事会强调尊重宗教信仰,敦促不要传播错误信息。 A viral video showing a woman asked to remove her hijab was addressed by JAMB, which stated she was not denied registration after writing a note about non-compliance; the board emphasized respect for religious beliefs and urged against spreading misinformation. 登记持续至2月28日, 3月2日直接入境开始。 Registration runs through February 28, with Direct Entry opening March 2.