FG announces official admission age for tertiary institutions

The Federal Government has officially revised the minimum age for admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions, lowering it from 18 to 16 years.The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 8, in Abuja during the 2025 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who made the declaration, said the decision aligns with international best practices and addresses challenges faced by exceptionally gifted students eager to commence higher