Read ‎Full List of newly revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum in Nigeria Released by FG ‎

‎The Federal Government has released the authentic and approved subject offerings for Nigeria’s newly revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum, warning stakeholders against fake versions in circulation.

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‎In a press release on Monday, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council said: “We fervently call on all critical stakeholders to disregard any other fake and unauthentic list that is at variance with the authentic and approved list provided above.”

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‎The reforms, undertaken by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) under its National Education Sector Reform Initiatives (NESRI), are designed to reduce overload and ensure “positive learning outcomes” for pupils across the country.

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‎The Executive Secretary of NERDC, Professor Salisu Shehu, signed the notice on 8th September 2025, confirming that implementation will begin at the start of each 3-year education circle (Primary 1, Primary 4, JSS1, and SS1).

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‎The NERDC cautioned against misinformation, declaring: “nationwide sensitization and teacher capacity building have been slated to commence immediately for effective implementation.”

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‎The Council assured that the reforms mark a new phase in Nigeria’s education sector, ensuring relevance, flexibility, and skill acquisition from the earliest stages of learning.

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‎PRIMARY SCHOOL SUBJECTS

‎Primary 1–3

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‎Minimum: 9 subjects | Maximum: 10 subjects

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‎English Studies

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‎Mathematics

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‎Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)

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‎Basic Science

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‎Physical & Health Education

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‎Christian Religious Studies (CRS) for Christian pupils / Islamic Studies (IS) for Muslim pupils

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‎Nigerian History

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‎Social and Citizenship Studies

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‎Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)

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‎Arabic Language (Optional)

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‎Primary 4–6

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‎Minimum: 11 subjects | Maximum: 12 or 13 subjects

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‎English Studies

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‎Mathematics

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‎Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)

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‎Basic Science and Technology

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‎Physical & Health Education

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‎Basic Digital Literacy

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‎CRS (For Christian Pupils Only) / IS (For Muslim Pupils Only)

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‎Nigerian History

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‎Social and Citizenship Studies

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‎Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)

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‎Pre-vocational Studies

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‎French (Optional)

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‎Arabic Language (Optional)

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‎JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS 1–3)

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‎Minimum: 12 subjects | Maximum: 13 or 14 subjects

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‎English Studies

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‎Mathematics

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‎Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)

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‎Intermediate Science

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‎Physical & Health Education

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‎Digital Technologies

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‎CRS (For Christian Pupils Only) / IS (For Muslim Pupils Only)

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‎Nigerian History

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‎Social and Citizenship Studies

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‎Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)

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‎Trade Subjects (Choose one):

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‎Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance

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‎Fashion Design & Garment Making

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‎Livestock Farming

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‎Beauty & Cosmetology

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‎Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs

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‎SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

‎5 Core and Compulsory Subjects

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‎English Language

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‎General Mathematics

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‎One Trade Subject

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‎Citizenship and Heritage Studies

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‎Digital Technologies

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‎Science

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‎Biology

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‎Chemistry

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‎Physics

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‎Agriculture

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‎Further Mathematics

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‎Physical Education

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‎Health Education

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‎Foods & Nutrition

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‎Geography

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‎Technical Drawing

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‎Humanities

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‎Nigerian History

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‎Government

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‎Christian Religious Studies

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‎Islamic Studies

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‎One Nigerian Language

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‎French

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‎Arabic

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‎Visual Arts

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‎Music

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‎Literature in English

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‎Home Management

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‎Catering Craft

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‎Business

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‎Accounting

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‎Commerce

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‎Marketing

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‎Economics

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‎Trade Subjects (Choose one)

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‎Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance

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‎Fashion Design & Garment Making

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‎Livestock Farming

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‎Beauty & Cosmetology

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‎Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs

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‎Horticulture & Crop Production

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‎FG, stakeholders bicker

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‎Meanwhile, the Federal Government, on September 1, said it had completed a comprehensive review of school curricula for basic, senior secondary and technical education aimed to make Nigerian learners “future-ready.”

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‎Some teachers and parents have shown their criticism of the FG over the sudden introduction of the new national curriculum, saying they were not consulted in the process and warning that schools are ill-prepared for immediate implementation.

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‎However, the FG insisted that the implementation of the new curriculum for basic, secondary, and technical education will begin with the 2025/2026 academic session.

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‎The Nation

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