The Federal Government has finalized a sweeping review of the curriculum at all levels of education—basic, senior secondary, and technical—with a focus on easing subject overload and improving learning outcomes.
The announcement was made by Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, Minister of State for Education, on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa.
She revealed that the curriculum overhaul was carried out in collaboration with major education bodies, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, the Universal Basic Education Commission, the National Senior Secondary Education Commission, the National Board for Technical Education, and other relevant stakeholders.
According to Professor Ahmad, the revised curriculum framework is structured to strike a balance between subject diversity and practical, in-depth learning. “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.”
She emphasized that the updated curricula are specifically intended to lighten academic pressure, create more time for comprehension, and keep education aligned with contemporary needs. “The revised curricula are designed to reduce content overload, allow more time for learning, and ensure that education remains relevant to the realities of today’s world.”
The Ministry also commended all participating stakeholders for their contributions and affirmed that the implementation of the new curriculum will be accompanied by close monitoring to ensure effective adoption and a smooth transition across schools nationwide.
