The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued the official list of subjects for Nigeria’s revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum.
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) confirmed the approved subjects on Monday and warned schools, parents, and teachers to ignore fake lists being circulated.
Primary school subjects
Primary 1–3 (9–10 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 (11–13 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 (12–14 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)
- Business Studies
- French (Optional)
- Arabic Language (Optional)
Trade Subjects (Choose one):
- Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance
- Fashion Design & Garment Making
- Livestock Farming
- Beauty & Cosmetology
- Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs
- Horticulture & Crop Production
Senior secondary school
Core subjects (compulsory)
- 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 options
- Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance
- Fashion Design & Garment Making
- Livestock Farming
- Beauty & Cosmetology
- Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs
- Horticulture & Crop Production
Implementation plans
- The new curriculum starts in the 2025/2026 academic session.
- Rollout begins with Primary 1, Primary 4, JSS1, and SS1.
- Nationwide sensitization and teacher training will start immediately.
Reactions
Some teachers and parents have criticized the Federal Government. They argue schools are not prepared and complain about a lack of consultation.
The Federal Government insists the changes are necessary. The Ministry of Education says the reforms will cut subject overload and strengthen skill-based learning.
Professor Salisu Shehu, Executive Secretary of NERDC, signed the notice on September 8, 2025. He said the reforms are part of the National Education Sector Reform Initiatives.
NERDC stressed that the goal is to make learners future-ready and improve learning outcomes across the country.
