Abuja, Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Federal Government has announced a major change in admission requirements for higher institutions, declaring that Mathematics will no longer be compulsory for students seeking admission into Arts-related programmes across Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
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The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during a policy briefing in Abuja on Monday. According to him, the decision followed recommendations from the National Council on Education (NCE) aimed at aligning admission criteria with the unique skill sets required in the Arts and Humanities.
“Mathematics remains vital in our education system, but it is not central to all disciplines,” the Minister stated. “This reform ensures that students with strong artistic and linguistic talents are not hindered by subjects outside their core field.”
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The new policy affects programmes such as Law, Mass Communication, English, Theatre Arts, Linguistics, Fine Arts, and other Humanities disciplines. However, Mathematics will still be required for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Business-related courses.
Educational stakeholders have welcomed the move, describing it as a step toward curriculum flexibility and inclusiveness. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is expected to reflect the new directive in its 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) guidelines.
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