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A significant development in the Nigerian education sector!

According to a recent report, the Federal Government has warned universities in Nigeria to stop using Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as a requirement for admission.

The warning was issued by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, during a meeting with vice-chancellors of universities in Abuja. The minister emphasized that the use of Post UTME is no longer necessary and can be abolished.

The Post UTME was introduced in 2005 as a way to assess students' preparedness for university education, but it has been criticized for being a source of corruption and a means of extorting money from students.

The minister's warning is seen as a move to address the concerns of students and parents who have been complaining about the unnecessary stress and financial burden imposed by the Post UTME.

The Federal Government has also directed universities to adopt a more transparent and merit-based admission process, where students are admitted based on their performance in the UTME and other relevant qualifications.

This development is a welcome relief for students and parents, who have been calling for an end to the Post UTME. It is hoped that this move will lead to a more efficient and fair admission process in Nigerian universities.