Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education globally, creating opportunities to redesign curricula that equip learners with digital, cognitive, and ethical skills essential for national development. In Nigeria, recent educational reforms have integrated AI, coding, and computational thinking into the national curriculum to prepare students for technology-driven industries and a globalized economy. This paper examines the role of AI in curriculum education and its contribution to Nigeria's national development. It discusses policy initiatives by the Federal Ministry of Education, curriculum revisions by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), and teacher capacity development guided by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). Implementation strategies, including curriculum integration, learner-centered pedagogy, and practical AI applications, are explored. The study identifies key challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, limited teacher preparedness, funding constraints, and digital inequity, while emphasizing the importance of ethical frameworks for AI usage. Findings suggest that AI curriculum enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and technological literacy, fostering innovation, youth empowerment, and economic diversification. The paper concludes that sustainable AI curriculum implementation requires continuous teacher training, investment in digital infrastructure, ethical monitoring, and publicprivate collaboration. Based on these insights, practical recommendations are proposed for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to ensure equitable and effective AI adoption in schools.

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