Nigeria exempts Colleges of Education candidates from UTME
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The Nigerian Federal Government has exempted candidates seeking admission to Colleges of Education from taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This policy aims to ease access to teacher training programs nationwide but faces rejection from the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), which argues it could affect education standards. The disagreement raises questions about the future of admission criteria and teacher quality in Nigeria.
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- •The exemption policy was announced by the Nigerian Minister of Education on May 11, 2026.
- •Candidates with at least four credits in their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) can now apply to Colleges of Education without UTME.
- •The Nigeria Union of Teachers officially rejected the UTME waiver on May 13, 2026, citing concerns over maintaining teaching standards.
- •The policy applies nationwide to all prospective students seeking admission into Nigerian Colleges of Education.
- •The Federal Government's decision aims to simplify the admission process and potentially increase enrollment in teacher education programs.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Nigeria Union of Teachers successfully pressures the government to reinstate UTME for Colleges of Education candidates prospective students will face stricter admission requirements, potentially reducing enrollment and maintaining current teacher training standards.
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