FG Releases Full List of JSS and SSS Subjects in New National Curriculum

The Federal Government has released the complete list of subjects under the newly introduced national school curriculum, which will take effect in Nigerian schools from the next academic session in September 2025.

The announcement was shared on Wednesday by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, through his X handle. Olusegun posted an image, reportedly outlining subjects for both Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS), though it was unsigned and unmarked.

The new curriculum introduces digital literacy and basic entrepreneurship as compulsory subjects at the JSS level, while programming, artificial intelligence, and additional languages will feature prominently for SSS students.

For Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3), the subjects include:

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 activities (debates, speeches, drama)

Integrated Science: Physics (motion, forces, energy), Chemistry (matter, mixtures, reactions), Biology (cells, reproduction, ecology), Earth Science (climate, resources), Technology, lab safety

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

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

Languages: Advanced mother tongue, conversational fluency in a foreign language (French or Arabic)

Creative Arts: Drawing, painting, crafts, drama, theatre, film basics, music

Physical & Health Education: Sports, fitness, nutrition, reproductive health, first aid, drug abuse awareness

For Senior Secondary School (SS 1–3), the subjects include:

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), 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 an international language (French, Arabic, or optionally Chinese)

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, and defense

The release of this full curriculum is part of the Federal Government’s effort to modernize education in Nigeria, equipping students with skills necessary for the digital age and global competitiveness.