Tertiary Institutions: FG Sets 18 Years As Minimum Entry Age

The Federal Government (FG) has set 18 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions, which was made known on Monday by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman during a monitoring exercise of the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), he added that it is in line with the 6-3-3-4 system of education.

President Tinubu Okays 4 Policies For Enhancing Educational Sector

To reposition Nigerian education to suit the renewed hope agenda, President Bola Tinubu has approved three frameworks to improve the educational sector of the country. Accordingly, the framework is expected to painstakingly overhaul the education sector, enhance learning and skill development, increase enrolment as well as ensure the academic security of the nation’s children against men underworld. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, , made this known in a statement yesterday in Abuja.

2024 UTME Commences Nationwide With Minimal Technical Glitches

The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB) commenced the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday with minimal glitches recorded, however, candidates who experienced the glitches were told to remain calm as they would be rescheduled. This was made known by the JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyode while addressing journalists after monitoring the exam in Kogo-Bwari, Abuja.

HND/BSc Dichotomy: NAPS Urges Tinubu to Assent Bill

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assent to the Bill for an Act to Abolish and Prohibit Dichotomy and Discrimination between Bachelor Degree (B.Sc) and Higher National Diploma (HND).