By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Admission Age Requirement Raised to 18 for Nigerian Higher Institutions, Announces Education Minister
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
Education

Admission Age Requirement Raised to 18 for Nigerian Higher Institutions, Announces Education Minister

Muhammad A. Aliyu
By Muhammad A. Aliyu
Published: July 18, 2024
Share
2 Min Read
Miister of Education, Tahir Mamman
Miister of Education, Tahir Mamman
SHARE

The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has announced a new minimum age requirement for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian higher institutions.

Speaking at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) 2024 policy meeting on Wednesday, Mamman stated that prospective students must now be at least 18 years old to gain admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

The announcement was met with a resounding “no” from the assembled education stakeholders.

However, Mamman emphasized that the decision is already a federal government policy, aimed at ensuring that candidates are more mature when they begin their higher education journey.

- Advertisement -

“The decision is a policy the federal government has keyed into,” Mamman stated.

He suggested that those opposed to the new age requirement could approach the National Assembly to seek an amendment to the policy.

The JAMB policy meeting is a pivotal annual event where representatives from various tertiary institutions across the country convene to establish cut-off marks and guidelines for the upcoming academic year’s admissions.

This meeting sets the framework for the year’s admission processes and standards that all institutions must adhere to.

- Advertisement -

During the meeting, JAMB presents crucial data including application statistics, a performance evaluation of candidates, and the acceptable minimum admissions standards.

The session was attended by heads of key regulatory agencies such as the National Universities Commission (NUC), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and the National Council for Colleges of Education (NCCE), as well as leaders of tertiary institutions and delegates from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByMuhammad A. Aliyu
Follow:
Muhammad Ameer Aliyu, is a prolific journalist who joined Okay Nigeria in 2015 with the aim staying committed to bringing more positive growth to the digital news platform. He is the Senior Editor at Okay Nigeria.
Previous Article Omowunmi, Widow of Late Singer Mohbad, Accuses Father-in-Law of Being Her Son’s Greatest Enemy
Next Article Aliko Dangote Dangote Refinery Accuses IOCs of Frustrating Operations, Demands Direct Crude Supply

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 4 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Super Eagles Rally to Draw Against Russia in International Friendly
Sport
Manchester United Raises Annual Core Profit Forecast to Between £180m and £190m After Europa League Boost
Sport
Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur Part Ways with Ange Postecoglou Despite Europa League Glory
Sport
Dangote Names Main Refinery Access Road “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road” in Honor of President
News
L-R: Ify Okoye, Digital Creator; Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Actress; Stella Erebor, Head Internal Audit, Nigerian Communications Commission; Emanuella Samuel, Comedienne/Actress, Sylvia Musalagani, Safety Policy Manager, Africa, Middle East & Turkey (AMET), Meta, and Nicole Chikwe, founder of The Mummy Summit, during the launch of Instagram teen accounts in Lagos on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Meta Launches Teen Accounts on Instagram in Nigeria to Enhance Online Safety for Young Users
Tech
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

News

President Tinubu and Top Officials Attend Eid-el-Kabir Prayers in Lagos, Emphasize Peace and Progress

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 6, 2025
International

Elon Musk’s Net Worth Plummets $34 Billion Amid Explosive Feud with Donald Trump

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 6, 2025
PoliticsTop stories

BREAKING: Akwa Ibom Governor Pastor Umo Eno Defects from PDP to APC in Strategic Political Shift

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 6, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?