Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Arts Students — Federal Ministry of Education

In a major policy shift, the Federal Ministry of Education has announced that Mathematics is no longer a compulsory requirement for Arts and Humanities students seeking admission into universities and polytechnics across Nigeria.

The decision follows the review of the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Tertiary Institutions, aimed at aligning Nigeria’s education system with international standards and ensuring fairness to students in non-science disciplines.

According to the new directive, candidates applying for Arts and Humanities programs such as Law, English, History, Linguistics, and Theatre Arts will no longer be required to have a credit pass in Mathematics as part of their O’Level entry qualifications.

However, Mathematics remains compulsory for students seeking admission into Science, Technology, Engineering, Social Science, and Management programs.

This policy reform is expected to ease admission challenges faced by many students and encourage greater participation in Arts-related disciplines across tertiary institutions.