FG Sets 16 as Minimum Age for University Admission
The federal government has now formally set 16 years as the minimum age requirement for entry into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This policy was announced during the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa stressed that any admissions processed outside the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) will be considered illegal, warning that those involved will face legal consequences.