30 October 2026
Features

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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Ministries

Federal Government Removes Mathematics as Compulsory for Arts Admission

The Federal Government has revised Nigeria’s tertiary admission policy, removing Mathematics as a compulsory subject for candidates seeking admission into Arts and Humanities. The new guideline, approved by the Ministry of Education, aims to make higher education more inclusive and eliminate barriers that have excluded many qualified students. Under the policy, Mathematics remains mandatory only

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