The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the subject combinations for the 2026 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Under the new arrangement, only students in the Business or Commercial track will be allowed to take Economics. Science and Humanities students, including those studying Literature, History, or Government, are now barred from selecting the
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced new subject combinations for candidates taking the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Under the revised guidelines, Science and Arts students will no longer be allowed to take Economics, a change the Council says is aimed at ensuring academic consistency with students’ chosen disciplines. WAEC
The Head of Geography Department at Northwest University, Kano, Dr Nazifi Umar Alaramma, has urged President Bola Tinubu to make Geography a compulsory subject in all Nigerian secondary schools. Speaking to education stakeholders in Kano, Nazifi said Geography is crucial for understanding climate change, environmental management, and national development. He noted that the subject equips
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to ignore false information circulating on social media about the newly revised school curricula. In a statement on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Prof. Salisu Shehu, stated that the new Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC) are
When the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) unveiled the new national curriculum in September 2025, it was greeted with applause. The revised framework introduced trade subjects, digital literacy, and cultural studies across basic and senior secondary schools. On paper, it seemed like a bold step to prepare young Nigerians for a rapidly changing
The Cross River State government has banned the use of textbooks containing embedded workbooks in all public and private schools as part of sweeping education reforms. Commissioner for Education Stephen Odey announced the changes at a press briefing in Calabar on Wednesday, stating that Governor Bassey Otu had approved the measures. “Only textbooks approved by
Nigeria’s plan to reform its technical education curriculum has drawn cautious reactions from education and economic experts, who warn that success will hinge on practical implementation rather than policy design. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, announced last week that the curriculum has been revised to reduce overload, strengthen trade skills, and align with
The Federal Government has rolled out a new technical education curriculum to help Nigerian students gain skills that fit today’s industries. Education Minister, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, said 26 trade subjects have been reviewed and simplified to meet both global and local economic needs. The fresh curriculum aims to remove overload, sharpen practical skills, and
The Federal Government has explained the reason behind the reintroduction of Nigerian history as a compulsory subject in the national basic education curriculum. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the purpose is to “foster national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians.” Alausa disclosed this in a statement made available to
The Federal Government has reinstated History as a compulsory subject for pupils from Primary 1 to Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS 3), a move education stakeholders have described as a milestone in curriculum reform. According to the Federal Government, the new framework will streamline the number of subjects taught across primary, junior secondary, senior secondary,
