The development was disclosed in a press statement dated Friday and released on Sunday via the ministry’s official X handle. The statement, signed by the ministry’s press and public relations officer, Boriowo Folasade, noted that the announcement was made by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.

According to the minister, the exercise was carried out in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), alongside other departments within the ministry.

Professor Ahmad explained that the review is aimed at enhancing the quality of educational content while promoting deeper learning outcomes among students.

“At the primary school level, pupils in Primary 1–3 can offer a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 10 subjects, while those in Primary 4–6 can offer 10 to 12 subjects. For Junior Secondary School, students can offer 12 to 14 subjects. At the Senior Secondary level, the range is 8 to 9 subjects, while technical schools can offer 9 to 11 subjects,” she stated.

Highlighting the significance of the reform, the minister added: “The revised curricula will reduce content overload and create more learning time for students. This step reflects the government’s commitment to delivering quality education that is relevant, practical, and responsive to the needs of learners in today’s rapidly changing world.”