The Federal Government has unveiled a revised national curriculum for junior and senior secondary schools, introducing new subjects such as digital literacy, programming, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship.
The updated curriculum will take effect from September 2025.
According to the Ministry of Education, digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship will now be compulsory at the junior secondary level.
The reforms also integrate coding and robotics into foundational courses to expose students early to technology-driven problem-solving.
For senior secondary students, the curriculum expands further to cover programming, artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity alongside existing core subjects.
Full List of Subjects
Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3):
“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 (SS 1–3):
“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.”
