FG sets new age limit for tertiary institution admission The Federal Government has set a minimum admission age of 16 for Nigeria's tertiary institutions. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. The new policy sets 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions, and this benchmark is non-negotiable. According to the Minister, any admission conducted outside the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) will be considered illegal, and perpetrators will face prosecution. CAPS ensures transparency and fairness in the admission process. READ ALSO: New Education Policy: 18-year age limit for...