The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the accreditation of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, shared this update in a statement, emphasising the importance of this exercise in maintaining the integrity of the UTME process. Let me break it…
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) has announced the approval of the Change of Course process for the 2024 academic admission cycle, aimed at students who wish to switch their fields of study. The Vice Chancellor has authorised the sale of Change of Course forms, which will be available to eligible students starting from Tuesday,…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has provided clarity on the decision to relocate the Umuahia campus of Abia State University (ABSU) to its primary campus in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area. According to the governor, the move aims to strengthen the university’s learning environment and foster a unified academic community by bringing students and…
In a significant policy shift, Nigeria’s new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has officially announced that the age requirement for university admission has been reduced to 16 years. This new directive aims to make tertiary education more accessible to younger Nigerians, allowing them to begin their higher education journey at an earlier age. The…
JAMB Sets New Age Requirement for Admission – New Guidelines for 2024/2025 Academic Session. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified the minimum age requirements for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2024/2025 academic session. At the 2024 Policy Meeting, it was agreed that the minimum admissible age for entry…
