The Federal Government has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools during the 2026–2028 academic session.
The Federal Ministry of Education announced the release 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.
According to the ministry, each approved textbook has been assigned a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code containing key details, including the title, author or authors, publisher and year of publication.
The ministry said the tracking codes were introduced to strengthen the identification, monitoring and accountability of approved instructional materials.
The exercise was conducted under the supervision of the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, with the final list approved by Alausa.
The ministry explained that the introduction of the tracking codes contributed to the time required to complete and validate the final list, but said the additional process was necessary to improve the monitoring and control of approved textbooks.
It added that the measure would also promote transparency in the selection, procurement and utilisation of instructional materials.
The ministry said the textbook ranking exercise would be conducted in phases, with the second phase covering textbooks for Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2 and SSS 2.
“The same identification and tracking measures will apply to the subsequent phase,” the ministry stated.
It urged publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement agencies and other stakeholders to consult and comply with the approved list when selecting and procuring textbooks for the affected classes.
The ministry said the exercise formed part of the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure that teachers and learners have access to quality, relevant and curriculum-aligned instructional materials.
It added that the initiative was also aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the provision of textbooks across the country's education system.
The complete 2026–2028 ranked and approved textbook list, including the Ranking/QR Tracking Code assigned to each approved title, has been made available by the Federal Ministry of Education through its designated platform.
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