The Nigerian government has completed a thorough review of the curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, aiming to reduce subject overload and enhance learning outcomes.
The revised curricula will be implemented starting in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, on behalf of the Minister of Education, made the announcement through Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, the Minister of State for Education. The review was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), NSSEC, NBTE, and other key stakeholders.
Professor Ahmad highlighted that the new curriculum framework strikes a balance between subject offerings and a deeper, more practical approach to learning.
For Primary School (Primary 1–3), students will study 9–10 subjects, while Primary 4–6 will cover 10–12 subjects. In Junior Secondary School, students will take 12–14 subjects; Senior Secondary students will focus on 8–9 subjects; and Technical Schools will offer 9–11 subjects.
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The revised curricula are aimed at reducing content overload, allowing more time for in-depth learning, and ensuring education stays aligned with the demands of the modern world.
The Ministry of Education praised the efforts of all involved stakeholders and assured that the new curricula would be closely monitored to ensure effective implementation and a seamless transition in schools across the country.
