Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified the intent behind the recently streamlined O'Level admission requirements into tertiary institutions, reaffirming that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory for all students.

In a statement issued on October 18, 2025, and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry explained that all students must continue to register and sit for English Language and Mathematics in their O'Level examinations.

It emphasized that the new policy does not exempt any candidate from taking these two core subjects but rather introduces a more inclusive and flexible approach to tertiary admission requirements.

According to the Honourable Mi...