In another development…The Federal Government has completed a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical education,
The move is aimed at reducing overload and improving quality learning outcomes.
The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad announced the development on behalf of the Minister of Education,Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, ,
According to her, the review was conducted in partnership with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Universal Basic Education Council UBEC, NSSEC, NBTE, and other key stakeholders.
She also revealed that the new framework balanced subject offerings with deeper and more practical learning, ensuring that education remained relevant to the realities of today’s world.
At the primary level, pupils in Primary 1–3 will offer 9–10 subjects, while those in Primary 4–6 will take 10–12.
For Junior Secondary School, the range is 12–14 subjects; Senior Secondary students will take 8–9; and technical schools will offer 9–11 subjects.
The new curricula will commence in the 2025/2026 academic year, with strict monitoring to guarantee effective adoption and a smooth transition in schools nationwide.
News edited by Favour Owonibi