By Efe Onodjae

 As registration opens for the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry examinations, payments platform Remita has rolled out changes to how admission seekers and institutions access and process examination ePINs, in a move it says is aimed at easing participation in an increasingly digital registration system.

The company said the current admissions cycle is taking place in a more structured and data-driven environment, where candidates and their families must rely on digital platforms to complete critical steps within strict timelines.

In response, Remita said it has simplified direct access to ePINs, with the goal of making the process more reliable and inclusive while reducing friction between students, families and institutions.

According to the company, its website and mobile application now allow candidates and parents to pay for examination services directly, retain visibility of their transaction records and obtain original receipts, without relying on third-party intermediaries.

Remita also said schools, training institutions and other organisations that support large numbers of candidates have been integrated into its system, allowing them to process ePINs within their own environments. The company said this is intended to reduce operational pressure and limit the risk of exploitation of candidates.

The firm said the initiative aligns with its role in financial inclusion and digital access across Nigeria’s payments ecosystem, where it operates as a significant national payments and digital public infrastructure provider.

Speaking on the development, Remita’s Executive Director for Business Development, Abayomi Oniku, said: “Education is the greatest investment in Nigeria’s tomorrow, and Remita will continue to ensure that payments are a bridge — never a barrier — to opportunity.”

Also commenting, Remita’s Head of Digital Assets and Partnerships, Alisa Chinedu, said the company had introduced new tools to support the process. “This year, we are making the ePIN experience more intuitive and more human — through our AI assistant and stronger partnerships with trusted institutions and stakeholders,” she said.