The Federal Authorities has unveiled a brand new secondary faculty curriculum that can introduce obligatory modules in synthetic intelligence, coding, journalism, and digital literacy, starting in September 2025.
In line with particulars shared by Dada Olusegun, Senior Particular Adviser to the President on Social Media on his X deal with, the restructured curriculum is aimed toward equipping college students with trendy expertise related to the calls for of a digital and knowledge-driven financial system.
The revised curriculum is predicted to take impact from the 2025/2026 tutorial session.
The doc exhibits that junior secondary college students (JSS 1–3) will likely be uncovered to digital literacy, fundamental coding in Python and Scratch, and introductory robotics, alongside entrepreneurship coaching below social research.
For senior secondary lessons (SS 1–3), new topics and modules will lengthen to superior programming, information science, synthetic intelligence, robotics, and digital entrepreneurship. English Language may also embrace parts reminiscent of journalism, fact-checking, and analysis expertise to advertise media literacy and demanding pondering.
JUNIOR SECONDARY (JSS 1–3)
Arithmetic & Measurement: Numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, charges, geometry (angles, space, quantity), algebra, statistics, graphs, measurement (km, m, cm, g, kg, ml, °C, time zones).
English Language: Essay writing (narrative, descriptive), superior grammar (clauses, idioms), comprehension, vocabulary, oral (debates, speeches, drama).
Built-in Science: Physics (movement, forces, power), chemistry (matter, mixtures, reactions), biology (cells, replica, ecology), earth science (local weather, sources), know-how, lab security.
Digital Literacy & Coding: Phrase, Excel, PowerPoint, web analysis, coding (Python fundamentals, Scratch superior), robotics (fundamental kits).
Social Research: Nigerian and African historical past, geography, civics, financial system (commerce, cash, entrepreneurship fundamentals), international points.
Languages: Superior mom tongue, conversational fluency in overseas language (French/Arabic).
Inventive Arts: Drawing, portray, crafts, drama, theatre, movie fundamentals, music.
Bodily & Well being Training: Sports activities, health, diet, reproductive well being, first help, drug abuse consciousness.
SENIOR SECONDARY (SS 1–3)
Arithmetic & Superior Purposes: Algebra, trigonometry, calculus fundamentals, chance, statistics, monetary maths, utilized maths.
English & Communication: Superior essays, tutorial writing, literary evaluation, world literature, analysis expertise, public talking, journalism, fact-checking.
Sciences: Physics (mechanics, waves, electrical energy, nuclear physics), chemistry (natural, inorganic, industrial, analytical), biology (genetics, ecology, biotechnology), and environmental science.
Expertise & Innovation: Programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), information science fundamentals, AI & robotics, digital entrepreneurship, cybersecurity.
Social Sciences: Authorities & legislation, economics (micro, macro, commerce), historical past (Africa, world revolutions), philosophy & ethics, entrepreneurship.
Languages: Superior mom tongue literature, fluency in worldwide language (French/Arabic/Chinese language elective).
Inventive Arts & Innovation: Effective arts, music, drama, movie/media manufacturing.
Bodily & Well being Training: Superior sports activities, psychological well being, first help & CPR, management.
Analysis & Mission Work: Remaining-year venture, information assortment, evaluation, presentation & protection.
