August 3, 2025

Federal Governemnt

Education

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

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