Disparity in UTME application data highlights educational inequality in Northern Nigeria

Data from the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) reveals a significant enrollment gap, with Benue state applications nearly doubling the combined total of Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara despite the latter's larger population. This statistical divergence underscores systemic educational disparities and potential socio-economic instability in Nigeria's North-west region.