US EditionNigeria: Mathematics Remains Compulsory for O'level Students, Says FG
The Federal Government emphasized that all O-Level students must take Mathematics and English despite changes in tertiary admission criteria, aiming to uphold academic standards and inclusivity.
- On Sunday, the Federal Government reaffirmed that Mathematics remains compulsory for all students sitting for O‑Level examinations, in a statement by Boriowo Folashade, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education.
- Announcing admission changes on Tuesday, the ministry said senior secondary students in arts and humanities would not need a credit in Mathematics for SSCE tertiary admissions, sparking warnings from educationists.
- While keeping exam requirements, the ministry also stated some tertiary programmes may admit candidates without credit passes in English Language or Mathematics, emphasising these subjects remain vital for communication and learning.
- Educationists warned exempting students from credit requirements could lower standards, while Boriowo Folashade, spokesperson, Federal Ministry of Education, insisted Tuesday's move was a clarification, not a U‑turn.
- Following confusion, the ministry urged students, parents and stakeholders to rely solely on official communication channels for verified updates, saying the reform supports the Federal Government's vision of equitable access, inclusivity and human capital development.
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BREAKING: Mathematics Remains Compulsory For O’Level Students, Says FG
The Federal Government has said Mathematics is compulsory subjects for all students sitting for O-Level examinations. This was conveyed in a press statement issued by Boriowo Folashade, spokesperson the Federal Ministry of Education, on Sunday. Earlier on Tuesday, Boriowo had announced that senior secondary school students in the arts and humanities would no longer be required to present a credit in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate…
English and Mathematics Remain Compulsory for All O’Level Students, FG clarifies
Ademuyiwa Balikis The Federal Ministry of Education has reaffirmed that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all O’Level students to register and sit for in their Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), following public misunderstanding that trailed its earlier announcement on streamlined admission guidelines. In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry cl…
English & Mathematics Compulsory For All O’Level Students – FG Explains
The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified the intent behind the recently streamlined O-Level admission requirements into tertiary institutions, reaffirming that all students must continue to register and sit for English Language and Mathematics for their O-Level examinations. The Ministry emphasized that the new policy does not exempt any candidate from registering and sitting for these two core subjects but rather introduces a more inclus…
Nigeria Reaffirms English, Mathematics as Core Subjects - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service
The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Education, says English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students at the O-Level. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Press, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo said the clarification was necessary following misconceptions surrounding the recently announced streamlining of admission requirements into tertiary institutions. She quoted th…
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