The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has released the authentic and approved subject offerings for the newly revised Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum.
NERDC via a statement on Monday disclosed that the approved list signed by its Executive Secretary, Professor Salisu Shehu, on September 8, 2025, is the only authentic lists, warning schools, teachers, and parents against fake versions being circulated.
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, according to NERDC is 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.
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)
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
