FG Unveils New Curriculum: Full Subject List With Journalism, Coding, And AI For Secondary Schools

 

📰 FG Unveils New Curriculum: Full Subject List With Journalism, Coding, And AI For Secondary Schools

By Prince O. D. Agbedeyi PhD
For: Global Egberi Media International

🔔 Federal Government Rolls Out New Subject Curriculum

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially unveiled the long-awaited revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum, introducing new subjects such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy, Coding, Journalism, and a range of trade skills into the school system.

The move, announced on Monday, September 8, 2025, by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), marks a historic overhaul of Nigeria’s education sector, with reforms designed to reduce curriculum overload, promote skill acquisition, and prepare learners for the challenges of the 21st century.

According to NERDC Executive Secretary, Professor Salisu Shehu, the authentic subject list has been signed, approved, and gazetted, warning stakeholders against circulating or adopting fake versions of the curriculum.

⚠️ FG Warns Against Fake Lists

In its statement, NERDC cautioned schools, teachers, and parents:

“We fervently call on all critical stakeholders to disregard any other fake and unauthentic list that is at variance with the approved list provided above.”

To guarantee smooth implementation, the Federal Government announced a nationwide sensitisation campaign and teacher capacity-building workshops, starting immediately.

📅 Implementation Timeline

The new curriculum will be introduced gradually at the entry points of each three-year cycle:

This ensures a phased and sustainable transition without disrupting ongoing school programs.

📘 Breakdown of Subjects

Primary School Subjects

Primary 1–3 (Minimum 9 | Maximum 10):

  • English Studies

  • Mathematics

  • Nigerian Languages

  • Basic Science

  • Physical & Health Education

  • Christian Religious Studies (CRS) / Islamic Studies (IS)

  • Nigerian History

  • Social & Citizenship Studies

  • Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)

  • Arabic Language (Optional)

Primary 4–6 (Minimum 11 | Maximum 12/13):

  • English Studies

  • Mathematics

  • Nigerian Languages

  • Basic Science & Technology

  • Physical & Health Education

  • Basic Digital Literacy

  • CRS / IS

  • Nigerian History

  • Social & Citizenship Studies

  • Cultural & Creative Arts

  • Pre-vocational Studies

  • French (Optional)

  • Arabic (Optional)

Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3) (Minimum 12 | Maximum 14)

  • English Studies

  • Mathematics

  • Nigerian Languages

  • Intermediate Science

  • Physical & Health Education

  • Digital Technologies

  • CRS / IS

  • Nigerian History

  • Social & Citizenship Studies

  • Cultural & Creative Arts

  • Business Studies

  • Trade Subjects (Choose one):

    • Solar Photovoltaic Installation

    • Fashion Design & Garment Making

    • Livestock Farming

    • Beauty & Cosmetology

    • Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs

    • Horticulture & Crop Production

  • French (Optional)

  • Arabic (Optional)

Senior Secondary School (SS 1–3)

Core and Compulsory Subjects:

  • English Language

  • General Mathematics

  • One Trade Subject

  • Citizenship & Heritage Studies

  • Digital Technologies

Science Options:

  • Biology, Chemistry, Physics

  • Agriculture

  • Further Mathematics

  • Physical/Health Education

  • Foods & Nutrition

  • Geography

  • Technical Drawing

Humanities Options:

  • Nigerian History, Government

  • CRS / IS

  • One Nigerian Language

  • French or Arabic

  • Visual Arts, Music, Literature in English

  • Home Management, Catering Craft

Business Options:

  • Accounting, Commerce, Marketing, Economics

Trade Options (Choose one):

  • Solar Photovoltaic Installation

  • Fashion Design & Garment Making

  • Livestock Farming

  • Beauty & Cosmetology

  • Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs

  • Horticulture & Crop Production

🌍 What This Means

The introduction of Coding, AI awareness, and Journalism reflects the government’s bid to produce globally competitive graduates. With more emphasis on skills like renewable energy installation, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship, the curriculum moves away from rote learning toward practical, life-ready education.

Experts say this is a bold step to reduce unemployment, prepare Nigerian youths for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and modernise a system long criticised as outdated and overloaded.

📌 Key Takeaway

Nigeria’s new subject list signals a paradigm shift in the country’s education system. With AI, Coding, Journalism, and vocational trades now central to learning, schools must align quickly, while teachers undergo capacity development to deliver the new vision.

✍️ Reported By: Prince O. D. Agbedeyi PhD
For: Global Egberi Media International

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