FG Changes Name of Federal School, Introduces New Curriculum

• The Federal Government has unveiled a transformative overhaul of Nigeria’s technical education system, renaming all Federal Science and Technical Colleges as Federal Technical Colleges
• A streamlined curriculum featuring modern trade courses and reduced subject load aims to equip students with industry-relevant skills for future employment
• The reform aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and targets boosting Nigeria’s economy through youth empowerment and vocational excellence

The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive curriculum overhaul and a rebranding of all Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs).

The institutions will now operate under the name Federal Technical Colleges beginning with the 2025/2026 academic session.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, cON, alongside the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, disclosed the changes in a press release issued on 10th September 2025.

The initiative, titled Driving Skills, Shaping Futures, is designed to streamline learning, reduce academic overload, and align Nigeria’s technical education with global standards.

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Federal Technical Colleges to offer modernised trade courses

Under the new structure, each Federal Technical College will offer between six and ten trade courses. Students will be required to take nine to ten subjects, including:

• One trade course

• Five or six general subjects (Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Citizenship and Heritage Studies)

• Two or three trade-related subjects

• One elective

The Ministry confirmed that 26 trade areas have been modernised to reflect current industry demands. These include:

• Solar PV Installation and Maintenance

• Fashion Design and Garment Making

• Computer Hardware & GSM Repairs

• Livestock Farming

• Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology

• Creative Media

• Social Media Content Creation and Management

• Leather Works

Other trades such as Welding & Fabrication, Auto-Mobile Mechanics, Mechanised Agriculture, and Furniture Making are also part of the revamped curriculum.

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Citizenship and heritage studies added

A notable addition to the curriculum is Citizenship and Heritage Studies, which integrates Nigerian History, Civic Education, and Social Studies. The subject is intended to instil national values and cultural awareness among students while they pursue technical competencies.

Dr Alausa stated that the reform aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to grow Nigeria’s economy to one trillion dollars by 2030.

He emphasised that the new curriculum would better equip students to compete globally, secure employment, and contribute meaningfully to national development.

The Federal Ministry of Education has pledged full support to schools, parents, and students to ensure a seamless transition to the new system. A detailed guide listing the new subjects and trade areas has been made available to aid implementation.

History included in new curriculum introduced by FG

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a revised national curriculum set to take effect from the 2025/26 academic year.

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Under the new framework, History has been reinstated as a compulsory subject for pupils from Primary 1 through Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS 3).

Officials confirmed that the curriculum overhaul would streamline the number of subjects taught across primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, and technical education pathways.

Source: Legit.ng