The Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS) has warned prospective students, parents and guardians against a fraudulent admission notice circulating online and across social media platforms, claiming that the institution has released its 2026/2027 first and second batch admission lists.
The University, in a statement issued by the Directorate of Communications, Public Affairs and Protocol, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, said the fake notice provides a telephone number, 07073682223 and identifies an individual as “Dr Mrs Mary”, allegedly directing applicants to check their admission status, process clearance, pay school fees and secure admission in subsequent batches.
NWUS described the notice as fraudulent and stressed that it did not originate from the University.
The institution expressed concern that unscrupulous individuals were attempting to exploit prospective students and their families by taking advantage of their desire to secure admission.
According to the University, it does not ask prospective students to pay money to individuals through private arrangements to secure admission, nor does it authorise individuals to use personal telephone numbers to offer admission, conduct clearance, collect school fees or guarantee applicants places in its programmes.
The University urged prospective students to ignore the telephone number and instructions contained in the fraudulent notice and avoid sending money or disclosing personal or admission-related information through unauthorised channels.
It also advised applicants to be wary of individuals who claim they can check admission lists, secure admission, process clearance or guarantee placement in exchange for payment, noting that such offers should be treated as potential fraud.
NWUS said all admission-related information, including the release of admission lists, admission procedures, school fees and other official updates, would be communicated through its authorised channels.
Parents and guardians were also encouraged to caution their children and wards about the scam and verify admission-related information directly with the University before making payments or taking any action.
The University specifically advised members of the public to contact it through its official telephone line, 0704-269-9999, for verification of admission-related information.
NWUS reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a transparent and credible admission process while protecting prospective students and their families from fraudsters.
The institution urged the public to disregard the circulating notice and rely exclusively on information issued through its official communication channels.
