According to a document released by the Nigerian Education Research and Development Council, NERDC, the six practical skills available are Solar Photovoltaic installation and maintenance, Fashion design and garment making, Livestock farming, Beauty and cosmetology, Computer hardware and GSM repairs, Horticulture and crop production.


While speaking at the 2025 International Conference of the African Curriculum Association hosted by the NERDC, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the new curriculum as ‘future-ready’ and noted it was streamlined to meet the skills demand of the 21st century.


Represented by the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, a professor, Alausa noted that the review for the basic education level has been completed, while that of the senior secondary level nears completion


In a separate statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, indicated that the review was conducted in collaboration with the NERDC, the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, National Secondary School Education Commission, NSSEC, National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, and other key stakeholders.


The statement explained that the new framework balances subject offerings with more practical learning.


The ministry noted that at the primary level, pupils in Primary 1–3 will offer 9–10 subjects, while those in Primary 4–6 will take 10–12 subjects.


For Junior Secondary School, the range is 12–14 subjects; Senior Secondary students will take 8–9; and technical schools will offer 9–11 subjects. Alausa added that the new curriculum is expected to kick off soon.


“The review of these curricula is based on best practices and design approach following the requisite stages, criteria and involving a broad-spectrum of critical stakeholders,” the minister said.


He explained that the framework, structure and content of the curriculum are based on a competency and outcome approach and leveraged on the thematic, spiral-cyclical model.


He added that the content covers new areas pertaining to digital literacy, robotics and artificial intelligence, new technologies and subject-based skills.


Source: Premium Times