The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a revised national curriculum for junior and senior secondary schools, set to commence in September 2025. The updated curriculum focuses on equipping students with modern digital skills, entrepreneurship knowledge, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and cybersecurity.
According to Dada Olusegun, the Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, this initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to modernise Nigeria’s education system and better prepare young people for the global digital economy.
Key Highlights of the New Curriculum
Junior Secondary School (JSS)
At the JSS level, digital literacy and coding will become compulsory alongside traditional core subjects such as Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, and Social Studies. Students will also be exposed to:
- Entrepreneurship Basics (trade, money, innovation)
- Robotics and Creative Arts
- Physical Education
- Conversational Fluency in at least one foreign language
Senior Secondary School (SSS)
The SSS curriculum will focus on more advanced and practical skills, including:
- Mathematics & Advanced Applications (algebra, calculus, statistics, financial maths)
- Technology & Innovation (programming in Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, AI, robotics, digital entrepreneurship, and cybersecurity)
- Sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, biotechnology, environmental science)
- English & Communication (advanced essays, research skills, journalism, fact-checking)
- Social Sciences (economics, government, history, philosophy, entrepreneurship)
- Languages (advanced mother tongue literature and fluency in an international language such as French, Arabic, or Chinese)
- Creative Arts & Innovation (music, drama, film/media production)
- Physical & Health Education
Students will also be required to complete research projects before graduation.
Teachers Raise Concerns Over Implementation
While the new curriculum has been praised for its forward-thinking approach, some secondary school teachers have expressed concerns over the increased workload, the need for adequate teacher training, and the lack of infrastructure in many schools to support digital learning.
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