Just In: FG Bans University Admission For Under 18

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on Thursday announced a ban on admissions for candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions in the country.

Mamman made the announcement during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

“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 said.

The minister added that the Federal Government was considering the adoption of 18 years as the entry age for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions of learning.