1+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that all students must continue to register and sit for English Language and Mathematics in their O-Level examinations. The ministry in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, director, press and public relations, said that the new policy does not exempt any candidate from these core subjects but rather introduces a more inclusive and flexible approach to tertiary admission requirements. "English and Mathematics remain vital tools for communication, reasoning, and lifelong learning. The adjustment affects only admission criteria, not the requirement to take these subjects." Maruf Tunji Alausa, minister of education, explained that the reform promotes fairness and inclusiveness in tertiary education by ensuring that capable students are not denied admission due to deficiencies in non-core subjects. "The streamlining of O-Level admission guidelines aims to modernise Nigeria's education system and align it with global…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (31+ words) In his work The Histories, ancient Greek historian Herodotus wrote that the Greeks borrowed much of their knowledge, including geometry... - Solving for Africa's tech. future: Reviving indigenous math education matters...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (626+ words) mulls enrollment of 300,000 more students annually The Federal Government has announced that Mathematics will no longer be a compulsory subject for students seeking admission into tertiary institutions to study Arts and Humanities-related courses. According to a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Education, the new policy championed by Maruf Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, seeks to democratise access to higher education and empower Nigerian youths through inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. The new policy, unveiled on Tuesday applies to entry requirements for universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Institutions across the country. Under the new framework, students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities programmes will only be required to present credits in relevant subjects, including English Language, while Mathematics will remain compulsory for Science, Technology, and Social Science disciplines. Read also:…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago (948+ words) Introduction: Africa " The cradle of Mathematical wisdom As Africa now stands on the threshold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it must reclaim that ancient mathematical genius " and position mathematics once again as the foundation for its transformation through STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Mathematics. 1. The African roots of Mathematical civilisation The story of mathematics cannot be told without Africa. The Ishango Bone, discovered near the headwaters of the Nile and dated to over 20,000 years ago, is one of humanity's oldest mathematical artefacts " evidence that ancient Africans were already using arithmetic operations and base systems long before Greek or Roman numerals were conceived. In ancient Egypt, mathematics was the foundation of civilisation. Imhotep's design of the Step Pyramid at Saqqara required precise calculation of angles, load distribution, and geometric alignment with celestial bodies. Egyptian scribes mastered algebra and geometry to…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (761+ words) You've often spoken about the trust deficit in Nigeria's real estate sector. What personal experiences or market gaps led you to found Property Max Results Ltd. in 2015? With a background in Physics and Mathematics, what inspired your transition into real estate, and how has this unique foundation influenced your approach to property development and investment? What do you see as the root causes of the trust challenges plaguing the Nigerian real estate sector, and how is your company specifically addressing them? The key root causes are opaque land title systems, unregulated agents, lack of due diligence by buyers, and inconsistent government policies. At Property Max Results, we counter this by offering verified lands, transparent transaction processes, and educating our clients on what to look out for. We also invest in long-term relationships instead of one-off sales, which builds credibility over…...