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Nigerian tertiary institutions now enforce an 18-year minimum age requirement for admission, affecting students who complete WAEC and JAMB before their 18th birthday. This policy change has created confusion among bright students who excel academically but must wait years before entering university.

The WAEC subjects you choose in JSS3 significantly impact which university courses you can study years later. Many students discover too late that their subject combination disqualifies them from desired courses.

Each year, over 1.2 million Nigerian students complete WAEC and JAMB but don't secure university admission. With institutions admitting only 26% of applicants in recent years, not getting in doesn't mean your education journey ends.

The 2025 JAMB UTME results revealed a troubling trend: 78% of candidates scored below 200 out of 400, with only 0.63% achieving 300 or above. This performance crisis isn't new but continues a decade-long pattern of declining academic achievement in Nigeria's university entrance examination.

FG launches 'Lighter Load, Stronger Minds' curriculum reform reducing subjects across all levels and introducing vocational skills training.

Friday, September 5, 2025 declared public holiday by FG to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid. Schools and offices will be closed for Prophet Muhammad's birthday.

Federal Government completes curriculum review for basic, secondary, and technical education. New subject structure aims to reduce content overload for Nigerian students.

Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology releases 2025/2026 academic calendar. First semester registration begins August 25, lectures start September 8, exams January 12-23, 2026.

Sancta Maria Nursing College warns against admission scam. Never requests payment via unofficial platforms. Use only official contacts: sanctamaria.edu.ng, +234 913 770 1419.

FUHSI warns against admission scam involving fake Facebook page. University doesn't use third parties for admissions. Apply only through official website www.fuhsi.edu.ng.

ATBU denies Premium Times allegations about illegal postgraduate certificates. University clarifies it has no intention to award illegal certificates to FCAHPT students. Senate declined unapproved program.

Federal Government partners with UK's Loughborough University to reform Nigeria's education sector, focusing on STEM, TVET, and girl-child education.