The Nigerian federal government has mandated a minimum entry age of 16 years for all admissions into the nation’s higher education institutions.
This directive comes with a stern caution that any admission process conducted outside the established Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) will be deemed unlawful, and those responsible will face legal consequences.
Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, conveyed this crucial policy update on Tuesday while inaugurating the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja.
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The Minister explicitly warned that leaders of institutions found to be involved in fraudulent admission practices would be subjected to prosecution.
Alausa underscored that the newly stiipulated age of 16 for tertiary institution entry is a non-negotiable requirement from the government.
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