University Admission

Education Minister, Alausa Abolishes 18-Year Admission Requirement for Tertiary Institutions

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The Federal Government has officially scrapped the contentious 18-year age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions nationwide. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa made the announcement, signaling a potential shift in Nigeria’s education policy under his leadership. This change, aimed at making the education system more inclusive and flexible, is expected to impact thousands of prospective … Read more

Court Stops JAMB From Enforcing 16-Year Admission Age Limit

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JAMB 16-Year Admission Age

The Delta State High Court in Warri has issued an interim order suspending the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) new policy setting 16 as the minimum age for university admission. The court granted this injunction pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by John Aikpokpo-Martins, a former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association in … Read more

JAMB Stipulates 16-Year-Age Requirement for University Admission

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised concerns about the increasing number of falsified and upwardly adjusted age declarations on NIN slips submitted by candidates. The exam body is worried about the trend of underage candidates altering their age to gain university admission, calling it dangerous, harmful, and unnecessary. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Senate Clears Air On Minimum Age Requirement For Admission

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Eko Hot Blog  reports that the Nigerian Senate has clarified that statements about a potential increase in the age limit to 18 years were individual viewpoints. The Senate stressed that any adjustments to the age limit would require proper legislative procedures, whether they involve lowering or raising the limit. Editor’s Picks  Governors Reveals Stands On … Read more

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