The Federal Ministry of Education has actually released the final list of textbooks authorized for use in Nigerian schools from 2026 to 2028, following the conclusion of the first phase of its nationwide ranking workout.
The ministry revealed the release in a statement on Monday signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
The authorized titles cover 4 class levels: Main 1, Main 4, Junior Secondary School 1 and Senior Secondary School 1.
According to the ministry, each authorized book has actually been appointed an unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code, along with info such as its title, author, publisher and year of publication. The codes are meant to make it simpler to recognize and keep an eye on approved educational products.
The ranking workout was carried out under the guidance of the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad. The final list was approved by Alausa.
The ministry stated presenting the tracking codes belonged to efforts to improve oversight of books and promote openness in their selection, procurement and usage.
It discussed that producing and designating specific codes to the ranked titles contributed to the time needed to finish and confirm the authorized lists.
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The workout will continue in stages, with the next stage covering textbooks for Main 2, Main 5, JSS 2 and SS 2. The ministry stated the very same recognition and tracking system would be applied to the subsequent batch.
Publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement firms and other stakeholders have been advised to speak with the authorized list when selecting or acquiring textbooks for the affected classes.
The ministry said the ranking procedure forms part of the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure that teachers and learners have access to relevant, quality and curriculum-aligned learning materials, while enhancing responsibility in book arrangement.
Stakeholders were also urged to adhere to the authorized list when supplying and using books in the defined classes.
The complete 2026– 2028 list, consisting of the Ranking/QR Tracking Code appointed to each approved title, is offered through the ministry’s designated link:
View the authorized textbook list