The Nigerian Law School has issued a public notice addressing concerns over alleged non-validation of student payments, assuring stakeholders that its registration and payment systems remain reliable and transparent. In the statement released by the Council of Legal Education on April 1, 2026, the institution dismissed circulating claims online, emphasizing that its automated system continues to effectively verify payments for the vast majority of students.
According to the notice, over 7,000 students—representing more than 90 percent of applicants—have successfully completed their registration through the school’s electronic verification process. The management reiterated its commitment to maintaining a seamless registration experience, noting that the platform is designed to ensure accuracy and accountability in all financial transactions.
The Law School, however, acknowledged that a limited number of applicants have encountered validation challenges. These issues, it explained, largely stem from discrepancies such as multiple installment payments, underpayment of required fees, payments made under mismatched names, or the reuse of already assigned Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) numbers. It further noted that some claims of payment lack verifiable transaction evidence, urging affected students to seek clarification through appropriate channels, including the Remita platform.
Despite these challenges, the institution assured that it has been proactive in resolving individual cases, often going beyond routine administrative efforts. To accommodate prospective students, particularly those who recently concluded the National Youth Service Corps programme, the Nigerian Law School announced an extension of the registration deadline to April 9, 2026, advising all applicants to promptly confirm their payment status and complete necessary processes within the stipulated timeframe.
