The Federal Ministry of Education has moved to calm rising concerns over the revised curriculum for senior secondary schools after confusion spread among parents, teachers, and students earlier in November.
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The issue began when a school in Lagos suddenly announced new subject requirements for the 2026 WASSCE, following a recent update by the West African Examinations Council.
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The update from WAEC introduced changes aimed at reducing heavy subject loads and adding modern skills such as digital literacy and entrepreneurship. The ministry noted that the new structure will follow the regular three-year education cycle, with core subjects now including English Language, General Mathematics, Citizenship and Heritage Studies, Digital Technologies, and one trade subject. It also clarified that two of the new core subjects will not be examined in 2026 because their curriculum and syllabus are still being developed.
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Public reaction grew quickly, as many questioned whether current SS3 students would be forced to register subjects they had never been taught. Business students worried about being compelled to take Marketing, while others were concerned about meeting the minimum number of subjects required for the WASSCE.
The education ministry has now stepped in to reassure the public that no student will be forced into unfamiliar subjects. According to the minister of education, all approved subjects remain open for selection, and schools must properly guide students through the process. The ministry added that students who currently offer ICT can take Digital Technologies in the exam without any issue.
The government further explained that no student is required to sit for any of the streamlined trade subjects unless they have already been taught in school. The clarification is expected to help schools and families prepare more confidently for the 2026 examination cycle.
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