[FULL LIST] Secondary School Students Begin AI Training, Project Work as FG unveils New Curriculum

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By Abiola Olawale

The Federal Government of Nigeria has released a new curriculum for secondary school students across the country.

The New Diplomat reports that the curriculum introduces compulsory digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship for students in JSS1 to JSS3, while programming and artificial intelligence were included for students in SS1 to SS3.

The full list of subjects in the newly introduced school curriculum was contained in a press release issued by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, on Wednesday.

“The new curriculum for Nigerian Schools, which will commence from the next session in September 2025, has been released,” he said.

Below is the full list of subjects contained in the new curriculum for JSS and SSS students;

JUNIOR SECONDARY (JSS 1–3)

Mathematics & Measurement: Numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, rates, geometry (angles, area, volume), algebra, statistics, graphs, measurement (km, m, cm, g, kg, ml, °C, time zones).

English Language: Essay writing (narrative, descriptive), advanced grammar (clauses, idioms), comprehension, vocabulary, oral (debates, speeches, drama).

Integrated Science: Physics (motion, forces, energy), chemistry (matter, mixtures, reactions), biology (cells, reproduction, ecology), earth science (climate, resources), technology, and lab safety.

Digital Literacy & Coding: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet research, coding (Python basics, Scratch advanced), robotics (basic kits).

Social Studies: Nigerian and African history, geography, civics, economy (trade, money, entrepreneurship basics), global issues.

Languages: Advanced mother tongue, conversational fluency in foreign language (French/Arabic).

Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, crafts, drama, theatre, film basics, music.
Physical & Health Education: Sports, fitness, nutrition, reproductive health, first aid, and drug abuse awareness.

SENIOR SECONDARY (SS 1–3)

Mathematics & Advanced Applications: Algebra, trigonometry, calculus basics, probability, statistics, financial maths, applied maths.

English & Communication: Advanced essays, academic writing, literary analysis, world literature, research skills, public speaking, journalism, fact-checking.

Sciences: Physics (mechanics, waves, electricity, nuclear physics), chemistry (organic, inorganic, industrial, analytical), biology (genetics, ecology, biotechnology), and environmental science.

Technology & Innovation: Programming (Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS), data science basics, AI & robotics, digital entrepreneurship, cybersecurity.

Social Sciences: Government & law, economics (micro, macro, trade), history (Africa, world revolutions), philosophy & ethics, entrepreneurship.

Languages: Advanced mother tongue literature, fluency in international language (French/Arabic/Chinese optional).

Creative Arts & Innovation: Fine arts, music, drama, film/media production.

Physical & Health Education: Advanced sports, mental health, first aid & CPR, leadership.

Research & Project Work: Final-year project, data collection, analysis, presentation & defense.

 

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