Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Nigerian Law School has denied allegations that female Muslim candidates wearing hijab were harassed or prevented from entering examination halls during the Bar Final Examinations held on 31 October.

In a statement posted on its Facebook page on Wednesday by the Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, Aderonke Osho, the school described the allegations as false, insisting that it had no policy or institutional practice of religious discrimination.

"The school categorically states that it has no policy or institutional practice of religious discrimination," the statement said.

The institution explained that its examination rules were designed to ensure proper identification, prevent malpractice, a...