A young Nigerian student has become the center of online discussions after reportedly scoring an impressive 362 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), despite claims that he spent most of his time playing online video games.
Some were shocked, while others found the result inspiring—especially considering the ongoing narrative that video games are a distraction to academic success.
According to reports, the student’s parents were initially concerned about his gaming habits, fearing they might negatively affect his studies. However, the result tells a different story, suggesting that he might have found a way to balance both entertainment and academics.
Many users have taken to social platforms to express their amazement, with some questioning how the student managed to achieve such a high score, while others saw it as a lesson not to judge students solely based on their leisure activities.
As the UTME results continue to make headlines across Nigeria, this young boy’s performance is a reminder that intelligence and discipline can come in many forms—and sometimes, even the gamers are acing the game of life.