Education
JAMB makes U-turn, directs higher institutions to admit 16-year-old candidates
JAMB makes U-turn, directs higher institutions to admit 16-year-old candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that institutions can admit candidates who will turn 16 by August 31, 2025, for the 2024/2025 academic session, provided they meet the institution’s standards.
Recall that the issue of the minimum age for admission in the nation’s tertiary institutions was deliberated and decided at the 2024 Policy Meeting to be 16 years old for the 2024/25 academic session.
Previously, the minimum age for admission was set at 16 years by December 31, 2024.
However, JAMB in a letter it wrote to the Vice Chancellor, Provost and Rector stated that because some institutions extended admission periods until July 2025, it will allow institutions to admit candidates who will turn 16 by August 31, 2025.
The letter which was signed by JAMB’s Director of Admissions, Mohammed Babaji for the Registrar, stated that the decision aims to ensure equity for candidates whose admissions may be delayed until August 2025.
However, the Board noted that institutions retain the right to maintain their existing minimum age requirements.
JAMB also instructed institutions to compile and submit lists of eligible candidates who will be 16 years old between January 1 and August 31, 2025, within one week of receipt of this notice.
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The letter reads, “Recall that the issue of the minimum age for admission in the nation’s tertiary institutions was deliberated and decided at the 2024 Policy Meeting to be 16 years old for the 2024/25 academic session. Subsequently, the cut-off date was put on the 31st of December 2024.
“The Board has taken cognizance that, due to different reasons, some institutions expect the 2024/2025 admission to run through July 2025. Without compromising the standard or infringing on the individual institution’s admission policy, the Board has now decided to allow any willing institution to admit candidates who will be 16 years old by the 31st of August 2025, so long as the standards set by the institution qualify such candidates but couldn’t be admitted only because of age.
“This is without prejudice to the decision of any institution that might have, on its own, decided on the minimum age of not less than 16 years which remains sacrosanct.
“By this development, you are requested to harvest from your CAPS and send the list of candidates who would be 16 years of age between 1st of January and 31st of August 2025 who are eligible for admission (if any), not later than a week from the date on this letter to enable final decision.
“This effort is to ensure equity because those whose 2024 admission would last till August 2025 would not be unduly favoured. Any institution that insists on its 16 years being within the year 2024 is completely free to do so.”
JAMB makes U-turn, directs higher institutions to admit 16-year-old candidates
Education
Breaking: NASU vows to resume strike over withheld salaries
Breaking: NASU vows to resume strike over withheld salaries
There are strong indications that the nation’s university system may be crippled any moment from now as members of the Non- Academic Staff Union of Educational and other Associated Institutions, NASU, have threatened to resume their suspended strike over four-month withheld salaries by the Federal Government.
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General Secretary of NASU, Prince Peters Adeyemi, gave this hint on the sideline of the ongoing National Executive Council, NEC, of the Union taking place in Abuja.
Though he declined to give the exact date of the commencement of the strike, it is expected that the NEC members will take the decision in the course of their meeting.
Breaking: NASU vows to resume strike over withheld salaries
Education
Our scholarship will open doors for African students – Ottawa varsity
Our scholarship will open doors for African students – Ottawa varsity
The University of Ottawa has introduced a new scholarship program, offering up to $100,000 over four years to African students enrolling in English undergraduate programs.
The opportunity will be available starting in the fall of 2025 and applies to programs within the Telfer School of Management, engineering, science, health sciences, and social sciences.
To qualify, students must meet specific criteria, including being a citizen of an African country, enrolling in an eligible English undergraduate program, and maintaining full-time status.
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Those who meet the academic requirements could receive either an excellence scholarship worth $100,000 or an entrance scholarship of at least $60,000, both spread across four years.
Collins Enwemasor, the International Recruitment Manager for English-speaking African countries, said, “This scholarship will open doors for many African students, providing access to quality education while easing the financial burden. We’re excited to welcome talented individuals who will contribute to our diverse academic community.”
The scholarship is part of the University of Ottawa’s broader international aid program, which totals over $117 million, making it one of the most generous financial aid programs in Canada.
The Rep encouraged interested persons to find more information, including eligibility criteria and available programs, can be found on the university’s website.
Our scholarship will open doors for African students – Ottawa varsity
Education
UNICAL suspends another lecturer over alleged extortion
UNICAL suspends another lecturer over alleged extortion
The University of Calabar has suspended Dr. Joseph Idung, a lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology, following allegations of refusing to return funds collected from students for their induction into the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT).
The suspension, effective immediately, was confirmed in a letter signed by the university’s Registrar, Gabriel Egbe.
The university administration expressed disappointment at Dr. Idung’s failure to refund the money, noting that his actions have triggered an official investigation.
This suspension follows a recent disciplinary action involving Dr. Joseph Akpan, Acting Head of the Department of Pharmacology, who was also suspended over the manipulation of examination scores.
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Vice Chancellor Professor Florence Obi has directed Dr. Idung to hand over all university property in his possession to the Head of Department.
Additionally, he has been instructed to stay off campus, except when responding to inquiries from the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Monitoring Unit (ACTU), which is overseeing the investigation.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Dr. Idung has been placed on half salary for the duration of his suspension, pending the outcome of the investigation.
This move underscores the university’s commitment to maintaining accountability and transparency within its academic environment.
UNICAL suspends another lecturer over alleged extortion
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