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Admission: JAMB announces minimum score for under-16 candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set a minimum score of 320 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for exceptionally gifted candidates under the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions, in addition to meeting several rigorous requirements.

This announcement coincided with the inauguration of a 24-member committee, chaired by JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to screen 599 underage high-achievers who scored above 320 in the 2025 UTME for possible university admission.

Additional criteria for these candidates include achieving at least 80% in both the post-UTME and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), as well as successfully passing an interview.

During a virtual meeting with vice-chancellors and admission officers on Wednesday in Abuja, Oloyede emphasized that JAMB would no longer permit what he described as the “academic abuse” of admitting emotionally and psychologically unready children into university environments.

Oloyede disclosed that out of the over 38,000 underage candidates who applied for admission, only 599 scored 320 and above in UTME, justifying the need for tighter measures.

The move follows a government policy, which pegged the official minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions at 16 years, with exceptions for high-performing candidates under 16.

Ikeja Electric Announces New Prepaid Meter Prices
Ikeja Electric has released updated prices for prepaid meters, which took effect from August 6, 2025.
The revised rates cover both single-phase and three-phase meter types and are inclusive of VAT.

The company announced that “MBH Power Ltd’s one-phase costs ₦135,987.50, while the three-phase costs ₦226,825.00. Turbo Energy Ltd’s one-phase costs ₦145,608.75, while the three-phase costs ₦236,903.13.
Aries Electric Ltd’s one-phase costs ₦145,125.00, and the three-phase costs ₦258,000.00. Mojec Asset Management Company Ltd’s one-phase costs ₦135,718.75, and the three-phase costs ₦226,825.00.

Paktim Metering Nig. Ltd, the one-phase meter costs ₦137,600.00, while the three-phase meter costs ₦233,275.00. Holley Metering Ltd’s one-phase meter costs ₦133,854.03, three-phase meter costs ₦219,497.09.

CIG Metering Assets Nigeria Ltd’s one-phase meter costs ₦150,500.00, New Hampshire Capital Ltd’s one-phase meter costs ₦133,300.00 and the three-phase costs ₦231,125.00.”

The electricity distribution company noted that the prices are “valid subject to meter availability,” adding that the changes are part of its effort to ensure customers have access to up-to-date information on meter procurement.
The company also assured customers that the new pricing reflects the latest approved rates for meter providers under its Meter Asset Provider scheme.

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