FG Bans Under-18 Admissions to Universities

In a significant policy shift, the Federal Government has announced a ban on admitting candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions. This decision, unveiled by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, aims to standardize the entry age for higher education across the country.

Prof. Mamman made the announcement during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday. He emphasized that JAMB is now required to enforce this age restriction starting from the 2024 admissions cycle.

“JAMB is hereby notified that there is now a ban on underaged students, those under the age of 18, into our tertiary institutions from this 2024 admissions,” Mamman stated.

The minister highlighted that the Federal Government is considering adopting 18 years as the minimum entry age for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. This move is expected to impact future admissions policies and align the country’s educational standards with global practices.