The Federal Government has announced that the newly revised curriculum for basic, secondary, and technical education will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.
The Director of Press at the Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, confirmed the development in Abuja on Saturday, noting that all necessary arrangements have been put in place for a smooth rollout.
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, had earlier disclosed that the government had completed a comprehensive review of curricula at all levels, aimed at making Nigerian learners “future-ready.”
She explained that the reforms would reduce content overload, improve learning outcomes, and equip students with globally relevant skills.
Under the revised structure, pupils in Primary 1–3 will take 9–10 subjects, those in Primary 4–6 will study 10–12 subjects, junior secondary students will offer 12–14, senior secondary students will take 8–9, while technical school students will offer 9–11 subjects.
The new framework also introduces advanced courses such as programming, artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity at the senior secondary level, in addition to existing core subjects. Project-based learning has been incorporated to strengthen practical skills and innovation.
According to officials, the overhaul aligns Nigeria’s education system with global trends and responds to calls from stakeholders for graduates with stronger competencies in technology, creativity, and enterprise.
The ministry added that implementation will be supported through teacher training, provision of learning resources, and collaboration with private sector partners to enhance digital education infrastructure.
