The Federal Government has unveiled a revised national curriculum for junior and senior secondary schools, introducing new subjects in digital literacy, coding, artificial intelligence (AI), and entrepreneurship.
The Ministry of Education announced that the updated curriculum will take effect from September 2025, describing it as a major step in preparing Nigerian students for a technology-driven future.
At the junior secondary level, digital literacy and entrepreneurship will now be compulsory, with students exposed to coding, robotics, and basic problem-solving skills in technology.
For senior secondary schools, the curriculum will expand into advanced technology and innovation courses, including programming, AI, data science, and cybersecurity, in addition to traditional science and arts subjects.
Highlights of the New Curriculum
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Junior Secondary (JSS 1–3): Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, Digital Literacy & Coding, Social Studies, Languages (Mother Tongue + Foreign Language), Creative Arts, Physical & Health Education.
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Key additions: Python basics, Scratch, robotics kits, entrepreneurship fundamentals.
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Senior Secondary (SS 1–3): Mathematics, English & Communication, Sciences, Technology & Innovation, Social Sciences, Languages, Creative Arts, Physical & Health Education, Research & Project Work.
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Key additions: Programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), AI & robotics, data science, digital entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, fact-checking, leadership.
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According to the Ministry, the reforms aim to expand students’ career options, reduce over-reliance on oil, and align Nigeria’s education system with global trends in innovation, business, and digital technology.
The government added that research projects will now form part of senior secondary graduation requirements, equipping students with analytical and presentation skills before proceeding to higher education or entrepreneurship.
Education stakeholders have hailed the move as “long overdue,” but emphasized the need for massive teacher retraining, digital infrastructure, and adequate funding to make the reforms effective.
