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House of Representatives Calls for Suspension of WAEC CBT Exams

House of Representatives Calls for Suspension of WAEC CBT Exams

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Education and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend plans to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 school examinations. This call comes amidst concerns about the readiness and potential impact of such a significant change on students and educational institutions. Further details on … Continue reading “House of Representatives Calls for Suspension of WAEC CBT Exams”

English, Maths Remain Mandatory for O’Level Tertiary Admission, FG Clarifies

English, Maths Remain Mandatory for O’Level Tertiary Admission, FG Clarifies

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 … Continue reading “English, Maths Remain Mandatory for O’Level Tertiary Admission, FG Clarifies”

Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Arts Students — FG Revises Admission Requirements

Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Arts Students — FG Revises Admission Requirements

In a major policy shift, the Federal Ministry of Education has announced that Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory requirement for admission into universities and polytechnics for students in the arts and humanities disciplines. The announcement, made on Tuesday, follows the approval of the Revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions, … Continue reading “Mathematics No Longer Compulsory for Arts Students — FG Revises Admission Requirements”