PRESS RELEASE: Federal Government Reverts Tertiary Admission Age to 16 at Ministerial Inaugural Briefing

Admission Age

In a landmark decision, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the federal government’s reversion to a 16-year minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions. This announcement was made during the inaugural press briefing on Tuesday at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more

JAMB Relaxes Minimum Admission Age to 16 for 2024/2025 Session

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced on Thursday its decision to relax the minimum admission age requirement of 18 years for the 2024/2025 academic session. The examination body stated that institutions are now permitted to admit candidates who meet their standards and will turn 16 by August 31, 2025. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, … Read more