By Ajewole Joshua
Abuja, August 29, 2025 — The Federal Government has officially unveiled a new, future-ready curriculum for basic, senior secondary, and technical education across Nigeria, a move aimed at reducing content overload and preparing students for the demands of today’s rapidly changing world.
The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, who represented the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa (CON), at a press briefing in Abuja.
According to Professor Ahmad, the curriculum review was carried out in collaboration with major stakeholders including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
She explained that the revised curriculum is designed not just to streamline subjects but also to improve the quality of content. At the primary school level, pupils in Primary 1–3 will now offer 9 to 10 subjects, while those in Primary 4–6 will have 10 to 12 subjects. For Junior Secondary Schools, students will take between 12 and 14 subjects, while Senior Secondary School students will focus on 8 to 9 subjects. Technical schools will run between 9 to 11 subjects.
“This bold step reflects our commitment to delivering quality, practical, and learner-focused education. By reducing overload and ensuring deeper learning, we are creating more effective study time and preparing Nigerian children to thrive in the global space,” she said.
The Ministry assured parents, teachers, and the general public that the new curriculum would be implemented with strict monitoring to ensure smooth adoption in schools nationwide.
Education analysts have welcomed the move, describing it as a timely reform that addresses long-standing concerns about subject burden on pupils and the need for a more skills-driven education system in Nigeria.
The Federal Ministry of Education praised stakeholders for their dedication during the review process, stating that their contributions helped produce a stronger and more responsive learning framework for Nigerian students.
