By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The Federal Government has released the list of subjects under the newly introduced national school curriculum, with effect in Nigerian schools from the September 2025 academic session.
This is Federal Government’s effort to modernize education in Nigeria, equipping students with skills necessary for the digital age and global competitiveness.
The new curriculum was shared on Wednesday by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, through his X handle.
Olusegun posted an image, reportedly outlining subjects for both Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS), though it was unsigned and unmarked.
Digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship are compulsory subjects at the JSS level, while programming, artificial intelligence, and additional languages will feature prominently for SSS students.
For Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3), the subjects include:
Mathematics & Measurement: Numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, rates, geometry (angles, area, volume), algebra, statistics, graphs, measurement (km, m, cm, g, kg, ml, °C, time zones)
English Language: Essay writing (narrative, descriptive), advanced grammar (clauses, idioms), comprehension, vocabulary, oral activities (debates, speeches, drama)
Integrated Science: Physics (motion, forces, energy), Chemistry (matter, mixtures, reactions), Biology (cells, reproduction, ecology), Earth Science (climate, resources), Technology, lab safety
Digital Literacy & Coding: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet research, coding (Python basics, Scratch advanced), basic robotics
Social Studies: Nigerian and African history, geography, civics, economy (trade, money, entrepreneurship basics), global issues
Languages: Advanced mother tongue, conversational fluency in a foreign language (French or Arabic)
Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, crafts, drama, theatre, film basics, music
Physical & Health Education: Sports, fitness, nutrition, reproductive health, first aid, drug abuse awareness
For Senior Secondary School (SS 1–3), the subjects include:
Mathematics & Advanced Applications: Algebra, trigonometry, calculus basics, probability, statistics, financial maths, applied maths
English & Communication: Advanced essays, academic writing, literary analysis, world literature, research skills, public speaking, journalism, fact-checking
Sciences: Physics (mechanics, waves, electricity, nuclear physics), Chemistry (organic, inorganic, industrial, analytical), Biology (genetics, ecology, biotechnology), Environmental Science
Technology & Innovation: Programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), data science basics, AI & robotics, digital entrepreneurship, cybersecurity
Social Sciences: Government & law, economics (micro, macro, trade), history (Africa, world revolutions), philosophy & ethics, entrepreneurship
Languages: Advanced mother tongue literature, fluency in an international language (French, Arabic, or optionally Chinese)
Creative Arts & Innovation: Fine arts, music, drama, film/media production
Physical & Health Education: Advanced sports, mental health, first aid & CPR, leadership
Research & Project Work: Final-year project, data collection, analysis, presentation, and defense.
