The Federal Government has approved an overhaul of Nigeria’s tertiary admission guidelines, scrapping Mathematics as a compulsory requirement for candidates seeking admission into arts and humanities programmes.
The new policy, detailed in the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions, was released on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Education.
Under the revised framework, candidates applying to universities for arts and humanities courses will now be required to present at least five credit passes, including English Language and other relevant subjects, but not necessarily Mathematics.
"For years, admission seekers in the arts and humanities, like their contemporaries in the sciences and social sciences, have been required to obtain credits in both English Language and Mathematics. This review addresses longstanding barriers and ensures fairer access," said ministry spokesperson Folasade Boriowo in an official statement.
For polytechnics, the new guidelines stipulate that candidates for National Diploma (ND) programmes must obtain four credits, including English Language for non-science courses, while Mathematics remains compulsory for science-related disciplines.
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While at the Higher National Diploma (HND) level, five credits are still required, with both English and Mathematics mandatory.
In colleges of education, English remains compulsory for Arts and Social Science programmes, while Mathematics will continue to be required for Science, Vocational and Technical courses.
Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the reform as a strategic response to educational bottlenecks.
"This policy reflects our commitment to expanding opportunities for all categories of students while maintaining the integrity and standards of the education system," he said.
The revised guidelines are expected to take effect in the next admission cycle across universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Institutions nationwide.
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