The Federal Government has announced a major update to Nigeria’s national curriculum for junior and senior secondary schools, set to begin in September 2025.
The new curriculum places a strong emphasis on digital skills, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
According to the Ministry of Education, Digital Literacy and Basic Entrepreneurship will now be mandatory subjects for all Junior Secondary School (JSS) students.
The reform also introduces Coding and Robotics as foundational subjects to equip students with essential technology skills early in their education.
For Senior Secondary School (SSS) students, the curriculum expands further to include: Programming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science and Cybersecurity.
These subjects will be taught alongside existing core academic subjects.
Officials say the changes are aimed at aligning Nigeria’s education system with global standards and preparing students for careers in the modern, digital economy.
The new curriculum also introduces project-based learning, designed to encourage creativity, practical problem-solving and hands-on experience.
The review comes in response to ongoing demands from industry leaders and education stakeholders who have long called for a curriculum that fosters skills in technology, innovation, and enterprise.
The Ministry of Education also stated that the rollout will be supported by comprehensive teacher training, availability of learning materials and partnerships with private sector organizations to provide digital infrastructure.
