BREAKING: Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Arts Students’ Admission – Nigerian Government

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The Nigerian Government on Tuesday announced that Mathematics will no longer be required from students in the Arts and Humanities for admission into tertiary institutions across the country.

The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Education, which stated that such students will no longer be required to present a credit pass in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), organized by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), as a condition for admission.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the new policy document, titled “The Revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions,” the reform aims to remove barriers to tertiary education while maintaining academic standards.

“The revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions are designed to remove barriers while maintaining academic standards,” the statement read.

The new framework applies to universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies nationwide. The guidelines outline the following:

  • Universities: Minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language, obtained in not more than two sittings. Mathematics is mandatory for Science, Technology, and Social Science courses.
  • Polytechnics (ND Level): Minimum of four (4) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language for non-science courses, and Mathematics for science-related programs.
  • Polytechnics (HND Level): Minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Colleges of Education (NCE Level): Minimum of four (4) credit passes in relevant subjects, with English Language mandatory for Arts and Social Science courses, and Mathematics required for Science, Vocational, and Technical programs.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the reform as a deliberate effort to expand access to tertiary education, stressing that the change aligns with the government’s commitment to creating an inclusive and flexible education system that meets the diverse needs of learners.

Before now, all students — including those in the Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities — were required to have five credits, including English Language and Mathematics, to qualify for university or college admission.

With this new policy, Mathematics is no longer compulsory for Arts and Humanities students, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s education admission requirements.


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