The Federal Government has released its final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools during the 2026–2028 academic session period.
The Federal Ministry of Education announced the development in a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, following the completion of the first phase of the national textbook ranking exercise.
The approved list covers textbooks for Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1 and Senior Secondary School 1.
National Textbook Ranking Exercise
The textbook ranking exercise is intended to guide the selection of learning materials for the specified classes.
Approved textbooks can influence how subjects are taught, the materials teachers use to deliver lessons and the resources schools recommend to pupils and students.
The publication of an official list also provides schools, education administrators and other stakeholders with a reference point when selecting learning materials for the relevant academic period.
Classes Covered by the Approval
According to the ministry’s announcement, the list applies to four levels:
- Primary 1.
- Primary 4.
- Junior Secondary School 1.
- Senior Secondary School 1.
The announcement does not, in the information supplied, identify the individual titles, authors or publishers included in the final ranking.
Schools and parents should therefore consult the ministry’s official list to confirm the status of particular textbooks before making purchasing decisions.
Implications for Schools and Parents
The approved list may be relevant to school administrators planning instructional resources and to parents purchasing textbooks for the new academic period.
Publishers and distributors will also need to check the final document to determine which titles have been approved for the specified classes.
The approval should not be interpreted as applying automatically to every class level or subject. Users should verify the relevant class, subject and edition against the published list.
Access to the Official List
The ministry’s announcement confirms the completion of the first phase of the national ranking exercise and the release of the final list for the classes identified.
The full document is essential for establishing which textbooks were approved and their respective rankings. Readers should rely on the official publication rather than unofficial summaries when checking individual titles.