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Federal Government Sets 16 Years as Minimum Age for Tertiary Admission

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has officially established 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the opening session of the 2025 Policy Meeting organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Dr. Alausa stated that the […]

12-Year-Old Student Dies in Edo Flood Tragedy

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has mourned the tragic loss of Master Nathan Spencer, a young schoolboy who died in a recent flood in the Uselu area of Egor Local Government Area. Leading a condolence visit to the grieving family, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu — representing Governor Monday Okpebholo — described the […]

The Federal Government has partnered with Amazon Web Services to provide free digital skills training across tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Ministry of Education has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide free digital skills training and certification to students and educators in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The initiative was announced via the Ministry’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle and aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda to promote access to 21st-century […]