Federal Govment Fix 16 Years as Minimum Age for University Admission

July 9, 2025

Di Federal Govment don set 16 years as di least age wey person fit take enter university or other higher institutions for Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announce am during JAMB policy meeting for Abuja.

E talk say di decision go help match students brain development with wetin higher education require. Gifted students fit get exception, but di school must show strong proof say di pikin ready mentally. Di Minister also warn schools make dem no dey change students age anyhow, say di rule go dey strict.

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