In a bold move set to transform Nigeria’s education landscape, the Federal Government has announced that a new curriculum for basic, secondary, and technical education will officially take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.
The Director of Press at the Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, confirmed the development on Saturday in Abuja, assuring that all structures have been put in place for a seamless rollout.
Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, had earlier revealed in a statement on August 31 that the curriculum overhaul was the outcome of a comprehensive national review aimed at making Nigerian learners “future-ready” in a fast-changing global economy.
“The new framework is designed to reduce content overload, improve learning outcomes, and ensure that students acquire critical skills relevant to today’s digital and knowledge-driven world,” she stated.
📚 What Will Change?
Under the revised structure:
Primary 1–3 pupils will study between 9–10 subjects.
Primary 4–6 pupils will take 10–12 subjects.
Junior secondary students will offer 12–14 subjects.
Senior secondary students will be streamlined to 8–9 subjects, but with expanded options in emerging technologies.
Technical schools will introduce 9–11 subjects tailored to practical enterprise skills.
For the first time, Nigerian students at the senior secondary level will study programming, artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity, alongside traditional subjects. Project-based learning has also been embedded into the curriculum to foster innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
🎯 Why The Overhaul?
Education officials said the redesign was driven by repeated calls from industry stakeholders, who have long criticized schools for producing graduates ill-prepared for the demands of the modern economy. The overhaul seeks to bridge this gap by aligning Nigeria’s education system with global best practices.
Beyond digital skills, the curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, entrepreneurship, and applied knowledge, ensuring that Nigerian learners are competitive on the world stage.
🏫 Implementation Plan
The Ministry of Education disclosed that implementation would go hand-in-hand with:
Teacher retraining programs to prepare educators for the new content.
Provision of modern learning resources across schools.
Public-private partnerships to build digital infrastructure and ensure access to technology-driven education nationwide.
Boriowo stressed: “This policy is not just a change in subjects but a complete shift in learning philosophy. Nigerian children will now be trained not only to pass exams but to create, innovate, and thrive in the digital era.”
With the rollout, Nigeria is set to join the league of nations positioning education as the bedrock of innovation, enterprise, and national development.
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