The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a major change to the secondary school curriculum, which will begin in September 2025. The new plan adds modern subjects such as journalism, computer programming, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and fact-checking.
Officials say the goal is to prepare students for the future by giving them skills that match global trends in education and technology.
The update was revealed on Tuesday by Dada Olusegun, Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media. According to him, the yet-to-be-released framework will reshape how subjects are taught across junior and senior secondary schools.
What’s New in the Curriculum?
Junior Secondary (JSS 1–3):
Core Subjects: Mathematics, English, Integrated Science
New Subjects: Digital Literacy & Coding (Python basics, Scratch, and hands-on robotics kits)
Others: Social Studies, Indigenous Languages, French/Arabic, Creative Arts, Physical & Health Education
Senior Secondary (SS 1–3):
Core Subjects: Advanced Mathematics, English & Communication (with journalism and fact-checking)
Tech & Innovation: Programming, AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Data Science
Others: Social Sciences, Foreign Languages (French, Arabic, Chinese), Creative Arts & Media, Physical & Health Education
Capstone: A final-year research project
In a statement, the government said: “These reforms promote creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. They aim to prepare our learners not just for local success, but for global competitiveness.”
Education experts have welcomed the decision, describing it as a bold and timely step that could make Nigerian graduates more employable and creative in a technology-driven world.
The new curriculum will roll out during the 2025/2026 academic session. Training for teachers and school administrators is already being planned to make sure the system is ready.
