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FG Confirms 16 as Official Minimum Age for University Admission After Reversing Previous 18-Year Directive

The Federal Government has formally set 16 years as the minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This was confirmed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday, July 8, during the official opening of the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held in Abuja. […]