24 July 2026

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Federal Government Backs Down on Plan to Drop Mathematics from Admission Requirements
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Federal Government Backs Down on Plan to Drop Mathematics from Admission Requirements

The Federal Government has clarified that Mathematics remains compulsory for admission into tertiary institutions, reversing earlier reports suggesting otherwise. A statement issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folashade, said both English Language and Mathematics remain mandatory for all students at the O-Level stage. This follows last week’s announcement that Mathematics would

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The Debate Around Dropping Mathematics for Arts Admissions”

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that Mathematics will no longer be compulsory for students in the arts and humanities seeking admission into Nigerian universities and polytechnics. The new rule, part of the Revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions, is designed to “remove barriers while maintaining standards.” Under the new policy,

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Research

National Mathematical Centre Partners with Universities for Advanced Research

The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has announced plans to partner with the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to strengthen teaching, learning, and research in mathematical sciences. The Centre’s Director-General, Professor Promise Mebine, disclosed this during a meeting of the NMC Governing Council, according to a

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“Mathematics is the Logic of the Universe” — Professor
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“Mathematics is the Logic of the Universe” — Professor

Adeniyi Temitope Adetunji, a Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Quality Assurance, has said that mathematics can serve as a tool for progress and help actualise dreams. The professor revealed this at the matriculation and induction ceremony of the Institute of Certified Financial Mathematics (ICFM), held on Saturday, July 5, 2025. According to him, “The future

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