AI, Measurement: FG Releases Full List of JSS, SS Subjects in New Curriculum

• The Federal Government has unveiled a new school curriculum launching in September 2025, aiming to reshape secondary education
• The full subject list, shared online by presidential aide Dada Olusegun, showed sweeping changes for Junior and Senior Secondary levels
• From coding and robotics to artificial intelligence and global languages, the curriculum aims to prepare students for the evolving world

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially released the full list of subjects in the newly introduced school curriculum, set to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.

The announcement was amplified on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, when Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, shared the outline via his X account.

Olusegun posted an image said to contain the subject breakdown for both Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS), describing it as part of the new curriculum that will commence in September 2025.

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The image, although unsigned and unmarked, has drawn attention for its detailed scope and modernised content.

Digital literacy, entrepreneurship introduced at Junior Level

The revised curriculum places strong emphasis on digital literacy and entrepreneurship from the early stages of secondary education.

At the JSS level, students will be introduced to basic coding using Python and Scratch, internet research skills, and robotics through beginner kits.

Entrepreneurship concepts are also embedded within social studies, aiming to foster economic awareness and innovation among young learners.

Programming, AI, global languages in Senior Secondary

Senior Secondary students will encounter a more advanced suite of subjects, including programming languages such as Python and JavaScript, artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity.

The curriculum also encourages fluency in international languages, with French, Arabic, and optionally Chinese offered alongside advanced mother tongue literature.

The following subjects were listed in the curriculum shared by Olusegun:

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Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3)

• Mathematics and Measurement: Covers numbers, fractions, geometry, algebra, statistics, and units of measurement

• English Language: Includes essay writing, grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, and oral communication

• Integrated Science: Combines physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and lab safety

• Digital Literacy and Coding: Introduces Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet research, Python basics, Scratch, and robotics

• Social Studies: Focuses on Nigerian and African history, civics, geography, and entrepreneurship basics

• Languages: Advanced mother tongue and conversational fluency in French or Arabic

• Creative Arts: Covers drawing, painting, crafts, drama, film basics, and music

• Physical and Health Education: Includes sports, nutrition, reproductive health, and drug abuse awareness

Senior Secondary School (SSS 1–3)

• Mathematics and Advanced Applications: Features algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and financial maths

• English and Communication: Covers academic writing, literary analysis, public speaking, journalism, and fact-checking

• Sciences: Includes advanced physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science

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• Technology and Innovation: Offers programming, AI, robotics, data science, and cybersecurity

• Social Sciences: Encompasses government, law, economics, history, philosophy, and entrepreneurship

• Languages: Advanced mother tongue literature and fluency in French, Arabic, or Chinese

• Creative Arts and Innovation: Includes fine arts, music, drama, and media production

• Physical and Health Education: Covers mental health, advanced sports, CPR, and leadership

• Research and Project Work: Final-year project involving data collection, analysis, and presentation

FG unveils new curriculum for schools

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria had unveiled a revised curriculum structure for basic, senior secondary, and technical education, aimed at equipping learners with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

In a statement released on August 31, 2025, and signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, officials confirmed that the curriculum overhaul had been completed following a comprehensive review process.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng