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…
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…
“Admission Rules Adjusted, Not Exams” — FG Clarifies Mathematics Remains Compulsory For All O-Level Candidates Despite Admission Reform
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Mathematics remains a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations. The clarification was issued in a press statement on Sunday by Boriowo Folashade, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education. The statement follows an earlier announcement on Tuesday, which had suggested that senior secondary school students in arts and humanities streams would no longer need a credit in …
English and maths compulsory for all O’level students
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students sitting for their ordinary level (O’Level) examinations, despite recent confusion over education policy reforms. In a statement issued on Sunday, October 19, by Boriowo Folasade, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the government clarified that students must continue to register and …
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