GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT The paper examined the extent of innovative curriculum as a determinant of lifelong learning in business studies by students of tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom State. The paper discusses the concept of business studies concept of curriculum innovation and concept of learning. The objectives of curriculum innovation imperatives for lifelong learning the 21st century Nigeria includes to enable educational practices to change from time to time so as to reflect the consequence changes and demands in the Nigerian society; to provide the means of trying new research findings and to improve performance of the school system so as to realize results oriented. The challenges against effective curriculum innovation imperatives for lifelong learning business studies in the 21st century Nigeria are the feeling of inertia among the teacher staff, the administration or the community; people feel insecure about uncertainty of things to happen; rapidity to change; lack of knowledge; and lack of support. The paper concluded that curriculum innovation and development efforts like the society in which it is practiced is not static. Curriculum practices innovation continuously in response to the changes and needs of the society. The recommendations are among others that government, curriculum experts, teachers, parents, learners, psychologists, subject specialists and all the stake holders who are expected to participate actively in the curriculum planning, development and innovation should actively participate in the curriculum innovation as imperatives for lifelong learning in business studies the 21st century Nigeria. Key Words: Business studies, Curriculum Innovation long life and Learning.