The Federal Government has released a revised national curriculum for junior and senior secondary schools, introducing subjects in digital literacy, programming, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship.
The curriculum is scheduled to take effect from September 2025.

According to the Ministry of Education, digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship will now be compulsory for students at the junior secondary level.

The curriculum, unveiled by the Federal Government on Sunday, introduces compulsory digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship for JSS students, while programming, artificial intelligence, and new languages feature prominently at the SSS level.

For Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3), students will study Mathematics & Measurement, English Language, Integrated Science, Digital Literacy & Coding, Social Studies, Languages, Creative Arts, and Physical & Health Education.

Senior Secondary School (SS 1–3) students will engage in advanced Mathematics, English & Communication, Sciences, Technology & Innovation, Social Sciences, Languages, Creative Arts & Innovation, Physical & Health Education, and Research & Project Work.

The updated curriculum emphasizes practical and digital skills to prepare students for the evolving demands of the 21st-century workforce, ensuring they are equipped with both academic knowledge and entrepreneurial capabilities.

Below is the full list of subjects for JSS and SSS as shared:

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.
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