FG Releases Approved Subject List For New Curriculum

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Chila Andrew Aondofa849 Views min read

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Approved Subject List For New Curriculum

The Federal Government has released the authentic and approved subject offerings for the newly revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum, warning schools, teachers, and parents against fake versions being circulated.

In a statement on Monday, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) said only the officially approved list signed by its Executive Secretary, Professor Salisu Shehu, on September 8, 2025, should be relied upon.

Approved Subject List For New Curriculum

The Council stressed, “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 NERDC added that nationwide sensitisation and teacher capacity-building programmes will begin immediately to ensure effective implementation of the new curriculum.

The reforms, driven by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) under its National Education Sector Reform Initiatives (NESRI), are aimed at cutting curriculum overload while ensuring “positive learning outcomes” for Nigerian pupils.

According to the NERDC, the changes will take effect at the start of each three-year education circle — Primary 1, Primary 4, JSS 1, and SS 1.

The Council assured stakeholders that the reforms mark a new phase in Nigeria’s education system, prioritising relevance, flexibility, and early skill acquisition for learners.

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)