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FG ‘Reverses’ Itself, Denies Ban On Under 18 From WAEC, NECO Exams

Global UpfrontSep 6, 2024September 6, 20240

The Federal Government has reversed itself, with the Minister of State for Education, Dr Tanko Sununu, saying that it never restricted the age for students

Marriage, Yes; Education, No

Global UpfrontSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

By Lasisi Olagunju, September 2, 2024 At 89, old age has confined Dr. Omololu Olunloyo to the wheelchair, but he remains as sharp as he

The 18-year-old Age Limit for School Certificate

Global UpfrontAug 31, 2024August 31, 20240

By Farooq A. Kperogi The directive by education minister Professor Tahir Mamman to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council to

Outrage Over FG’s Ban Of Under-18 Students From Writing WASSCE, NECO

Global UpfrontAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

Critical stakeholders in the education sector have condemned the decision of the Federal Government to peg the age at which students can write the West

FG Bans Nigerian Students Under 18 From WAEC, NECO Exams

Global UpfrontAug 26, 2024August 26, 20240

The Federal Government has prohibited individuals under the age of 18 from taking part in the National Examinations Council (NECO) and West African Examinations Council

JAMB: Education Minister Bows To Pressure, Accepts 16 Years As Admission Age For 2024 Session

Global UpfrontJul 18, 2024July 18, 20240

Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, on Thursday bowed to pressure and waived the 18 years benchmark for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. At an