Beyond the books: Why 16 is too young for university

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Beyond the books: Why 16 is too young for university

ON June 27, 2024, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) reaffirmed that 16 years is the minimum age for admission into Nigerian universities. While this policy may align with academic timelines, exam eligibility and may be well-intentioned, it overlooks a crucial factor: emotional readiness. At 16, most teenagers are still navigating adolescence under the […]

Beyond the books: Why 16 is too young for university
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