The Federal Government states that it has completed a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical schools to ensure that Nigerian learners are future-ready.
It was reports that the development was announced in Abuja by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, according to a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, and made available to newsmen on Sunday.
The ministry stated that the revised framework was developed in collaboration with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Ahmad explained that the exercise went beyond trimming subjects and was instead designed to improve content, promote deeper learning and align Nigerian students with global skills demands.
“The revised curricula will reduce content overload and create more learning time for students,” she said.
“These changes reflect the government’s commitment to delivering quality, practical, and relevant education in a rapidly changing world.”
Breakdown of New Subject Limits
Under the new structure, the ministry said pupils and students will now take fewer subjects depending on their level:
Primary 1-3: minimum of 9 and maximum of 10 subjects
Primary 4-6: between 10 and 12 subjects
Junior Secondary: 12 to 14 subjects
Senior Secondary: 8 to 9 subjects
Technical Schools: 9 to 11 subjects
The Ministry commended stakeholders for their role in the review and assured that implementation would be closely monitored to ensure a smooth transition.
Although no exact rollout date was given, the ministry stated that the new curricula would be phased in gradually, with oversight from relevant agencies, to ensure effective adoption across schools nationwide.
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