FG Unveils New Secondary School Curriculum with Journalism, Programming, AI Modules— Starting from September 2025.
Nigeria has introduced a new secondary school curriculum that will, for the first time, feature modules in journalism, computer programming, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and fact-checking.
Dada Olusegun, Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, revealed excerpts from the yet-to-be-released curriculum document on Tuesday.
According to the framework, journalism will now be taught under the English Language module at the senior secondary level, while programming will span both junior and senior classes. AI and robotics will be integrated into a new subject, Digital Literacy, for senior students.
The reforms aim to equip learners with skills for a technology-driven world, while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
Subject Breakdown:
• Junior Secondary (JSS 1–3): Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, Digital Literacy & Coding (including Python basics, Scratch, and robotics kits), Social Studies, Languages (mother tongue and French/Arabic), Creative Arts, and Physical & Health Education.
• Senior Secondary (SS 1–3): Advanced Mathematics, English & Communication (including journalism and fact-checking), Sciences, Technology & Innovation (programming, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, data science), Social Sciences, Languages (with options for French/Arabic/Chinese), Creative Arts & Media, Physical & Health Education, and a final-year research project.
Education experts have welcomed the overhaul, describing it as a step toward preparing Nigerian students for global competitiveness in the knowledge economy.
Nigeria has introduced a new secondary school curriculum that will, for the first time, feature modules in journalism, computer programming, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and fact-checking.
Dada Olusegun, Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, revealed excerpts from the yet-to-be-released curriculum document on Tuesday.
According to the framework, journalism will now be taught under the English Language module at the senior secondary level, while programming will span both junior and senior classes. AI and robotics will be integrated into a new subject, Digital Literacy, for senior students.
The reforms aim to equip learners with skills for a technology-driven world, while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
Subject Breakdown:
• Junior Secondary (JSS 1–3): Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, Digital Literacy & Coding (including Python basics, Scratch, and robotics kits), Social Studies, Languages (mother tongue and French/Arabic), Creative Arts, and Physical & Health Education.
• Senior Secondary (SS 1–3): Advanced Mathematics, English & Communication (including journalism and fact-checking), Sciences, Technology & Innovation (programming, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, data science), Social Sciences, Languages (with options for French/Arabic/Chinese), Creative Arts & Media, Physical & Health Education, and a final-year research project.
Education experts have welcomed the overhaul, describing it as a step toward preparing Nigerian students for global competitiveness in the knowledge economy.
FG Unveils New Secondary School Curriculum with Journalism, Programming, AI Modules— Starting from September 2025.
Nigeria has introduced a new secondary school curriculum that will, for the first time, feature modules in journalism, computer programming, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and fact-checking.
Dada Olusegun, Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, revealed excerpts from the yet-to-be-released curriculum document on Tuesday.
According to the framework, journalism will now be taught under the English Language module at the senior secondary level, while programming will span both junior and senior classes. AI and robotics will be integrated into a new subject, Digital Literacy, for senior students.
The reforms aim to equip learners with skills for a technology-driven world, while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
Subject Breakdown:
• Junior Secondary (JSS 1–3): Mathematics, English, Integrated Science, Digital Literacy & Coding (including Python basics, Scratch, and robotics kits), Social Studies, Languages (mother tongue and French/Arabic), Creative Arts, and Physical & Health Education.
• Senior Secondary (SS 1–3): Advanced Mathematics, English & Communication (including journalism and fact-checking), Sciences, Technology & Innovation (programming, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, data science), Social Sciences, Languages (with options for French/Arabic/Chinese), Creative Arts & Media, Physical & Health Education, and a final-year research project.
Education experts have welcomed the overhaul, describing it as a step toward preparing Nigerian students for global competitiveness in the knowledge economy.
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