FG Sets 16 Years as Minimum Age for Tertiary Admission, Declares Policy Non‑Negotiable
Abuja, July 8, 2025 — The Federal Government has officially set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into all Nigerian tertiary institutions, a directive announced today by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa during the opening of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) 2025 policy meeting in Abuja . Dr. Alausa emphasized that