FG Fixes Minimum University Admission Age at 16

The Federal Government has officially set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the policy on Tuesday during the opening of the 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting in Abuja.

”This policy decision reflects a balance between cognitive maturity and academic preparedness. 16 years is non-negotiable,” he said.

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He warned that the heads of institutions found to be engaged in admission fraud would face prosecution.

He stressed that the age requirement is mandatory and non-negotiable, adding that heads of institutions found complicit in admission fraud will face strict legal consequences.