FG releases Full List of subjects in new national school curriculum

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially unveiled the full list of subjects under the newly introduced national school curriculum, sparking nationwide discussions on education reform.

The development was made public after Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, shared the list on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday.

Olusegun posted an image — though unsigned and unmarked — said to contain the approved subjects for both Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) levels.

According to the curriculum, which was unveiled on Sunday, new areas of study have been introduced to reflect global educational trends and Nigeria’s socio-economic needs.

At the JSS level, digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship will now be compulsory.

At the SSS level, subjects like programming, artificial intelligence (AI), and new languages will feature prominently.

“The new curriculum for Nigerian schools, which will commence from the next session in September 2025, has been released,” Olusegun wrote.

Below is the full subject outline:

JUNIOR SECONDARY (JSS 1–3)

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 (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), robotics (basic kits).

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/Arabic).

Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, crafts, drama, theatre, film basics, music.

Physical & Health Education: Sports, fitness, nutrition, reproductive health, first aid, drug abuse awareness.

SENIOR SECONDARY (SS 1–3)

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 international language (French/Arabic/Chinese optional).

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 & defense.