FG Unveils New Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools in Nigeria, Lists Changes
According to the NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NERDC), SHEDA –
ABUJA, The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a revised curriculum structure for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, aimed at equipping learners with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
According to Prof. Ahmad, the review was conducted in collaboration with major education stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). She emphasized that the exercise was not limited to reducing the number of subjects but was designed to enhance content quality, foster deeper learning, and alleviate academic overload for pupils and students across the country.
Subject Allocation Adjusted Across Education Levels
Subject Allocation Adjusted Across Education Levels The revised curriculum introduces new subject allocations tailored to each educational stage: • Pupils in Primary 1–3 will study between nine and ten subjects. • Those in Primary 4–6 will take between ten and twelve subjects. • Junior secondary students may offer between twelve and fourteen subjects. • Senior secondary students will be required to take eight to nine subjects. • Technical school students will study between nine and eleven subjects.
Basic Education Curriculum Offering
Primary 1- 3
S/N Subject
1 English Studies
2 Mathematics
3 Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
4 Basic Science
5 Physical & Health Education
6 CRS (For Christian Pupils Only) and IS (For Muslim Pupils Only)
7 Nigerian History
8 Social and Citizenship Studies
9 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
10 Arabic Language (Optional)
Minimum of 9 and maximum of 10 subjects
Primary 4- 6
S/N Subject
1 English Studies
2 Mathematics
3 Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
4 Basic Science and Technology
5 Physical & Health Education
6 Basic Digital Literacy
7 CRS (For Christian Pupils Only) and IS (For Muslim Pupils Only)
8 Nigerian History
9 Social and Citizenship Studies
10 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
11 Pre-vocational studies
12 French (Optional)
13 Arabic Language (Optional)
Minimum of 11 and maximum of 12 or 13 subjects
Junior Secondary School 1-3
S/N Subject
1 English Studies
2 Mathematics
3 Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
4 Intermediate Science
5 Physical & Health Education
6 Digital Technologies
7 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) (For Christian Pupils Only)
7 Islamic Studies (IS) (For Muslim Pupils Only)
8 Nigerian History
9 Social and Citizenship Studies
10 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
11 Trade subjects (Students to choose one trade subject)
1) Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance
2) Fashion design and garment making
3) Livestock farming,
4) Beauty and cosmetology
5) Computer hardware and GSM repairs
6) Horticulture and crop production
12 Business Studies
13 French (optional)
14 Arabic Language (Optional)
Note: Minimum of 12 subjects; Maximum of 13 or 14 subjects
SENIOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM OFFERING
Fields of Study Subjects
5 Core and Compulsory subjects
English Language, General Mathematics, One Trade subject,
Citizenship and Heritage Studies, Digital Technologies
Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Further Mathematics,
Physical Education, Health Education, Foods & Nutrition,
Geography, Technical Drawing
Humanities Nigerian History, Government, Christian Religious Studies,
Islamic Studies, One Nigerian language, French, Arabic, Visual
Arts, Music, Literature in English, Home Management, Catering
craft
Business Accounting, Commerce, Marketing, Economics One Core Trade Subject Trade subjects (Students to choose one trade subject)
1) Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance
2) Fashion design and garment making
3) Livestock farming,
4) Beauty and cosmetology
5) Computer hardware and GSM repairs
6) Horticulture and crop production
