By The Federal Government has released a new school curriculum set to take effect from September 2025, introducing digital skills, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship into classrooms across the country.
The details surfaced online on Wednesday after the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, shared what he described as the official list of subjects for both Junior and Senior Secondary Schools. The document, though unsigned, outlines a sweeping overhaul of the existing structure.
The subject list for JSS and SSS as shared is provided below:
JUNIOR SECONDARY (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 (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), 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.
Olusegun described the reform as a attempt to align Nigerian education with global standards, equipping students with both academic grounding and practical skills for the digital age.
The new framework, first unveiled by the Federal Government on Sunday, is expected to assist the secondary school experience, preparing students for higher education and also for immediate opportunities in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
