The Federal Government has unveiled a revised national curriculum for junior and senior secondary schools, featuring an expanded academic scope that embraces digital literacy, programming, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship, with implementation slated for September 2025.
At the junior secondary level (JSS 1–3), the Ministry of Education has mandated “digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship” as compulsory subjects. The updated curriculum also integrates coding and robotics into foundational courses.
For senior secondary students (SSS 1–3), the educational framework is broadened to incorporate programming, artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity, in addition to the traditional core subjects. Project-based learning has also been introduced to bolster practical skills and foster innovation among learners.
The Ministry has pledged comprehensive support measures for a smooth rollout, including teacher training, provision of learning resources, and collaboration with private-sector partners to develop requisite infrastructure for digital education.
Below is the full subject listings.
Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3)
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- Mathematics & Measurement: Numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, rates, geometry (angles, area, volume), algebra, statistics, graphs, measurement (km, m, cm, g, kg, ml, °C, time zones).
- English Language: Essay writing (narrative, descriptive), advanced grammar (clauses, idioms), comprehension, vocabulary, oral (debates, speeches, drama).
- Integrated Science: Physics (motion, forces, energy), chemistry (matter, mixtures, reactions), biology (cells, reproduction, ecology), earth science (climate, resources), technology, lab safety.
- Digital Literacy & Coding: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet research, coding (Python basics, Scratch advanced), robotics (basic kits).
- Social Studies: Nigerian and African history, geography, civics, economy (trade, money, entrepreneurship basics), global issues.
- Languages: Advanced mother tongue, conversational fluency in foreign language (French/Arabic).
- Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, crafts, drama, theatre, film basics, music.
- Physical & Health Education: Sports, fitness, nutrition, reproductive health, first aid, drug abuse awareness.
Senior Secondary School (SSS 1–3)
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- Mathematics & Advanced Applications: Algebra, trigonometry, calculus basics, probability, statistics, financial maths, applied maths.
- English & Communication: Advanced essays, academic writing, literary analysis, world literature, research skills, public speaking, journalism, fact-checking.
- Sciences: Physics (mechanics, waves, electricity, nuclear physics), chemistry (organic, inorganic, industrial, analytical), biology (genetics, ecology, biotechnology), and environmental science.
- Technology & Innovation: Programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), data science basics, AI & robotics, digital entrepreneurship, cybersecurity.
- Social Sciences: Government & law, economics (micro, macro, trade), history (Africa, world revolutions), philosophy & ethics, entrepreneurship.
- Languages: Advanced mother tongue literature, fluency in international language (French/Arabic/Chinese optional).
- Creative Arts & Innovation: Fine arts, music, drama, film/media production.
- Physical & Health Education: Advanced sports, mental health, first aid & CPR, leadership.
- Research & Project Work: Final-year project, data collection, analysis, presentation & defense.
This curriculum reform marks a historic shift from the previous framework established over a decade ago, which had remained largely unchanged since 2011.
A comprehensive review was completed by August 2025, involving agencies such as NERDC, UBEC, NSSEC, and NBTE, under the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Education.
The revision introduces streamlined structuring across all levels of basic and secondary education.
Notably, junior secondary school students will now take between 12 and 14 subjects while senior secondary school students will take eight to nine subjects.
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