By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Federal Government has released the authentic and approved subject offerings for Nigeria’s newly revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum, warning stakeholders against fake versions in circulation.
In a press release on Monday, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council said: “We fervently call on all critical stakeholders to disregard any other fake and unauthentic list that is at variance with the authentic and approved list provided above.”
The reforms, undertaken by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) under its National Education Sector Reform Initiatives (NESRI), are designed to reduce overload and ensure “positive learning outcomes” for pupils across the country.
The Executive Secretary of NERDC, Professor Salisu Shehu, signed the notice on 8th September 2025, confirming that implementation will begin at the start of each 3-year education circle (Primary 1, Primary 4, JSS1, and SS1).
The NERDC cautioned against misinformation, declaring: “nationwide sensitization and teacher capacity building have been slated to commence immediately for effective implementation.”
The Council assured that the reforms mark a new phase in Nigeria’s education sector, ensuring relevance, flexibility, and skill acquisition from the earliest stages of learning.
PRIMARY SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Primary 1–3
Minimum: 9 subjects | Maximum: 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
Minimum: 11 subjects | Maximum: 12 or 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 (JSS 1–3)
Minimum: 12 subjects | Maximum: 13 or 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)
Trade Subjects (Choose one):
Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance
Fashion Design & Garment Making
Livestock Farming
Beauty & Cosmetology
Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs
Horticulture & Crop Production
Business Studies
French (Optional)
Arabic Language (Optional)
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
5 Core and Compulsory Subjects
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 Subjects (Choose one)
Solar Photovoltaic Installation & Maintenance
Fashion Design & Garment Making
Livestock Farming
Beauty & Cosmetology
Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs
Horticulture & Crop Production
The FG made it known that the implementation of the new curriculum for basic, secondary, and technical education will begin with the 2025/2026 Academic Session.