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This study examined the influence of entrepreneurship development curriculum and self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intentions of recent graduates in selected states in south-west Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design and the study population comprised of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members that served in three (3) selected states of Lagos, Ondo and Ogun in South-West, Nigeria. A sample size of 403 was selected using the convenient sampling technique. Data were collected via structured questionnaires. The hypothesis was tested using the multiple linear regression. It was found that, entrepreneurship development curriculum and self-efficacy significantly influenced entrepreneurial intention. It is recommended, among others, that for effective delivery of entrepreneurship development, the contents of the curriculum useable in our institutions must be applied, real, consistent, properly coordinated and reviewed periodically. This will facilitate recent graduates’ interest towards novel and creative business ideas, thereby increasing their self-efficacy level i.e believe in themselves which stimulates and influence their intention towards entrepreneurship.