The Federal Government has reintroduced History as a compulsory subject in Nigeria’s basic education curriculum, nearly 15 years after it was scrapped. The Federal Ministry of Education confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday, September 17, noting that the reform aims to strengthen national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship. “For the first time in decades, Nigerian pupils will study History continuously from Primary 1 to JSS3, while SSS1–3 students will take the new Civic and Heritage Studies, integrating History with Civic Education,” the ministry said. History was removed from the curriculum in 2009 following the introduction of the New Basic Education Curriculum. The latest decision now makes History a permanent feature of Nigeria’s education system.