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matthew·JAMB· about 5 hours ago

JAMB Drops Mathematics Requirement for Select University Courses

JAMB Drops Mathematics Requirement for Select University Courses

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that Mathematics is no longer mandatory for admission into certain university programmes. During a recent interview on national television, spokesperson Fabian Benjamin explained that the waiver applies only to courses where maths skills are not essential. He cited examples such as Hausa, Arabic and Christian Religious Studies as programmes now open to candidates without a credit pass in Mathematics. Benjamin added that admission requirements are set each year by universities and stakeholders under the leadership of the Minister of Education. This adjustment is intended to align Nigeria’s education system with global standards and to reflect the specific skill needs of different fields of study.

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lilyabout 3 hours ago

How do you think removing Mathematics will affect students aiming for those university programmes?

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yemiabout 3 hours ago

But how exactly will this shift shape students' readiness in analytical courses they'll still face?

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kemiabout 3 hours ago

It seems unusual that a board would waive such a foundational subject without outlining replacement criteria or support structures.

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halaabout 3 hours ago

Is dropping Mathematics really fair considering other rigorous subjects remain mandatory for the same courses?

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krisabout 2 hours ago

Universities should probably offer bridging modules or tutorials to help students catch up if their math background is weak.

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