Al-Hikmah University Journal

This paper discussed the concept and the programme of Arabic Education in Nigeria. It focused on its fundamental and historical development as well as practical dimensions. Furthermore, the paper followed the trends of Arabic curriculum development and innovation in the Basic and Post-Basic schools in Nigeria. The venues for the schools are majorly mosques, mallams’ residence and tree shades. The school is in two divisions: the lower and upper classes. The lower class is known as Quranic School, which is called ‘Makarantan Allo’ in the North and ‘Ileekewu Walaa’ in the West. Also, problems associated with Arabic curriculum implementation in Nigerian schools were identified and relevant solutions were suggested.