The Digest:
The Federal Government has officially set the minimum age for admission into Nigeria's tertiary institutions at 16 years. This new policy was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, at the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Policy Meeting.
Key Points:
- The minimum age for admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education is now 16 years.
- The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting in Abuja.
- The age benchmark is now official and non-negotiable, with strict compliance required.
- Any admission conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) will be considered illegal.
- Heads of institutions found guilty of admission fraud or bypassing CAPS will face prosecution.
- The JAMB Policy Meeting sets the guidelines for the upcoming academic session’s admissions.
The Federal Government’s decision to set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions is a significant policy move. Institutions must comply with the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) to avoid legal consequences.
Sources: Punch, Vanguard
