education policy

  1. Education Minister Abolishes 18-Year Age Limit for Tertiary Admissions

    Nigeria Education Minister Abolishes 18-Year Age Limit for Tertiary Admissions

    Nigeria's newly appointed Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has abolished the controversial 18-year age limit for tertiary school admissions, reverting to a minimum age of 16. This decision aims to enhance access to education for exceptionally intelligent students and support the government's...
  2. Controversy Surrounds Government's Decision to Bar Under-18s from Tertiary Education Entry

    Nigeria Controversy Surrounds Government's Decision to Bar Under-18s from Tertiary Education Entry

    The Federal Government has implemented a directive mandating that candidates below the age of 18 cannot gain admission to tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This decision, announced by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, during a monitoring exercise of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation...
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