*Prof. Suwaiba Sai鈥檇 Ahmad, Minister of State for Education, explains the revised school curricula were designed to reduce content overload, allow more time for learning, and ensure that education in Nigeria remains relevant to the realities of the modern world

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The Nigerian Government has announced the completion of a comprehensive review of curricula across the Basic, Senior Secondary and Technical Education.

The government said the recent review of the curricula was aimed to reducing overload while enhancing quality learning outcomes in schools and colleges across the country.

Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Honourable Minister for Education

Prof. Suwaiba Sai鈥檇 Ahmad, Honourable Minister of State for Education, disclosed this development on behalf of Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, Honourable Minister for Education.

The Minister said the latest review was conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), UBEC, NSSEC, NBTE, and other key stakeholders in the Nigerian education sector.

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Prof. Ahmad also explained that the new education framework balances subject offerings with deeper, more practical learning.

Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Education, Sunday, August 31, 2025, also stated: 鈥淎t the primary level, pupils in Primary 1鈥�3 will offer 9鈥�10 subjects, while those in Primary 4鈥�6 will take 10鈥�12.

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鈥淔or Junior Secondary School, the range is 12鈥�14 subjects; Senior Secondary students will take 8鈥�9; and technical schools will offer 9鈥�11 subjects.鈥�

The statement noted the Minister of State for Education said the revised school curricula were designed to reduce content overload, allow more time for learning, and ensure that education remains relevant to the realities of the modern world.

Ahmad, therefore, applauded the industry stakeholders for their commitment.

She further assured them that the new curricula would be implemented with strict monitoring to guarantee effective adoption and a smooth transition across the Nigerian schools.

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