By Rosemary Etim Bassey
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will screen newly admitted students for drugs and other substances from October 26 to December 18, 2026, as part of its mandatory toxicology screening exercise.
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The university announced this in a statement on Saturday, saying the exercise was compulsory for all newly admitted candidates through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry routes.
“In line with the university’s policy on mandatory drug testing as a prerequisite for newly admitted candidates, all newly admitted UTME and Direct Entry candidates are hereby informed that the Toxicology Screening Exercise will commence on Monday, October 26, 2026, and end on Friday, December 18, 2026,” the statement said.
According to the university, its toxicology team will collect and test samples at the Jelili Adebisi Omotola Multipurpose Hall daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
It directed newly admitted students to complete the exercise before proceeding with the admission screening and registration process.
To book an appointment, candidates are required to complete a Google Form and upload their JAMB numbers and biodata forms.
The students are also required to print the appointment slips sent to their email addresses and present proof of payment at their scheduled screening appointments.
The university advised candidates to visit its official website for further details on the exercise.
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