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Nigerian Govt Officially Adopts 16 As Minimum Age for Tertiary Admissions

ABUJA, NIGERIA, JUL 8 – The policy aims to improve academic maturity and reduce fraud in admissions with strict enforcement via the Central Admission Processing System, affecting all Nigerian tertiary institutions.

  • The Nigerian federal government has established 16 years as the youngest age eligible for entry into tertiary institutions, a decision announced at the 2025 JAMB policy meeting held in Abuja.
  • The policy introduced last year setting the minimum admission age at 18 by the former education minister was overturned after a leadership change in the ministry, resulting in the age being lowered to 16.
  • Minister Tunji Alausa stated that the minimum age requirement was established to align with students' mental development and readiness for academic challenges, and he cautioned institutions to strictly adhere to this regulation.
  • He acknowledged that while there could be rare instances requiring exceptions, accommodations have been established for those who qualify, such as highly talented students or individuals advancing more rapidly in their education, provided that these instances are properly supported with evidence and justification.
  • The policy will be strictly enforced starting the 2025 academic year with illegal admissions outside the CAPS system subject to prosecution and severe sanctions.
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