On the 14th of October, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education announced that Mathematics would no longer be a compulsory requirement for admission into the nation’s tertiary institutions for students in the arts and humanities. According to the ministry, “The revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions are designed to remove barriers while maintaining academic standards.” The announcement has sparked wide debate and criticism across the country — from school principals and university professors to educationists and policy analysts alike. The decision is deeply concerning and may have serious implications for the academic and professional development of students admitted under its guideline. Is this another example of Nigeria’s policy change without carefully conducted research?