The Federal Government has released the authentic and approved subject offerings for Nigeria’s newly revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum, warning stakeholders against fake versions in circulation.

In a press release on Monday, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council said: “We fervently call on all critical stakeholders to disregard any other fake and unauthentic list that is at variance with the authentic and approved list provided above.”

The reforms, undertaken by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) under its National Education Sector Reform Initiatives (NESRI), are designed to reduce overload and ensure “positive learning outcomes” for pupils across the country.

The Executive Secretary of NERDC, Professor Salisu Shehu, signed the notice on 8th September 2025, confirming that implementation will begin at the start of each 3-year education circle (Primary 1, Primary 4, JSS1, and SS1).

Horticulture & Crop Production

Business Studies

French (Optional)

Arabic Language (Optional)

SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

5 Core and Compulsory Subjects

English Language

General Mathematics

One Trade Subject

Citizenship and Heritage Studies

Digital Technologies

Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Agriculture

Further Mathematics

Physical Education

Health Education

Foods & Nutrition

Geography

Technical Drawing

Humanities

Nigerian History

Government

Christian Religious Studies

Islamic Studies

One Nigerian Language

French

Arabic

Visual Arts

Music

Literature in English

Home Management

Catering Craft

Business

Accounting

Commerce

Marketing

Economics

Trade Subjects (Choose one)

Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance

Fashion Design & Garment Making

Livestock Farming

Beauty & Cosmetology

Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs

Horticulture & Crop Production

FG, stakeholders bicker

The NERDC cautioned against misinformation, declaring: “nationwide sensitization and teacher capacity building have been slated to commence immediately for effective implementation.”

The Council assured that the reforms mark a new phase in Nigeria’s education sector, ensuring relevance, flexibility, and skill acquisition from the earliest stages of learning.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SUBJECTS

Primary 1–3

Minimum: 9 subjects | Maximum: 10 subjects

English Studies

Mathematics

Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)

Basic Science

Physical & Health Education

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) for Christian pupils / Islamic Studies (IS) for Muslim pupils

Nigerian History

Social and Citizenship Studies

Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)

Arabic Language (Optional)

Primary 4–6

Minimum: 11 subjects | Maximum: 12 or 13 subjects

English Studies

Mathematics

Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)

Basic Science and Technology

Physical & Health Education

Basic Digital Literacy

CRS (For Christian Pupils Only) / IS (For Muslim Pupils Only)

Nigerian History

Social and Citizenship Studies

Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)

Pre-vocational Studies

French (Optional)

Arabic Language (Optional)

JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS 1–3)

Minimum: 12 subjects | Maximum: 13 or 14 subjects

English Studies

Mathematics

Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)

Intermediate Science

Physical & Health Education

Digital Technologies

CRS (For Christian Pupils Only) / IS (For Muslim Pupils Only)

Nigerian History

Social and Citizenship Studies

Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)

Trade Subjects (Choose one):

Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance

Fashion Design & Garment Making

Livestock Farming

Beauty & Cosmetology

Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs

Meanwhile, the Federal Government, on September 1, said it had completed a comprehensive review of school curricula for basic, senior secondary and technical education aimed to make Nigerian learners “future-ready.”

Some teachers and parents have shown their criticism of the FG over the sudden introduction of the new national curriculum, saying they were not consulted in the process and warning that schools are ill-prepared for immediate implementation.

However, the FG insisted that the implementation of the new curriculum for basic, secondary, and technical education will begin with the 2025/2026 academic session. (CHANNELS)