Key takeaways
- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that the minimum age requirement for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria remains 16 years for the 2026 academic session.
- This decision maintains the existing policy, ensuring that most candidates meet the age benchmark before gaining entry into tertiary institutions.
- JAMB, however, stated that provision still exists for exceptionally brilliant underage candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions.
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