The Board also advised the candidates to get their National Identification Number (NIN) as it is a prerequisite for UTME/DE registration. Candidates are required to use a unique phone(mobile) number SIM for the process of using NIN for the registration as such a number can only be used by one candidate. 

A profile code of ten characters will be received by the candidates on the same telephone number. Candidates are advised to note that the phone number used to send the text message to either of the two quick codes is automatically tied to their respective names and will be used by the Board in all communications relating to application, examination and admission. 

Prospective  candidates  are also urged to heed the strict warning on the use and application of henna otherwise called “Laali”/“Lale.” This is to avoid experiencing biometric verification challenges as it had been established that application of henna on the fingers obstructs the process of biometric verification. Furthermore, in an attempt by candidates to clean their fancy henna designs, they used chemicals that damaged the whorls on their fingers, hence making biometric verification and authentication difficult if not impossible.