The Federal Government has completed a comprehensive review of curricula across basic, senior secondary, and technical education levels, aimed at reducing subject overload and improving learning outcomes.
The announcement was made in Abuja by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa.
According to her, the review was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), UBEC, NSSEC, NBTE, and other critical stakeholders.
Professor Ahmad explained that the new framework strikes a balance between subject offerings and practical learning, ensuring that students acquire knowledge relevant to 21st-century realities.
A press statement issued by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry, outlined the new subject structure as follows:
• Primary 1–3: 9–10 subjects
• Primary 4–6: 10–12 subjects
• Junior Secondary School (JSS): 12–14 subjects
• Senior Secondary School (SSS): 8–9 subjects
• Technical Schools: 9–11 subjects
The minister emphasized that the revised curricula are designed to reduce excessive content, provide more learning time, and deliver practical, impactful education.
“The revised curricula were designed to reduce content overload, allow more time for learning, and ensure that education remains relevant to the realities of today’s world,” she said.
The Ministry commended all stakeholders for their role in the reform process, assuring that the implementation will be closely monitored to guarantee effective adoption across schools nationwide.
The new policy marks one of the most significant curriculum reforms in Nigeria in recent years, expected to redefine how teaching and learning are structured in classrooms.
