The Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for primary and secondary schools nationwide for the 2026–2028 academic sessions.
In a statement, Boriowo Folasade, Director of press and public relations at the ministry, said the release follows the completion of the first phase of the national textbook ranking exercise.
According to the statement, the approved list covers textbooks for Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1) and Senior Secondary School 1 (SS 1).
“Each approved title carries a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code, alongside key details including the title, author(s), publisher and year of publication, to facilitate identification, monitoring and accountability,” the statement reads.
The exercise was conducted under the guidance and leadership of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, CON, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, with the final list approved by the Honourable Minister of Education.”
The ministry said the introduction of the ranking/QR tracking code represents an important step towards strengthening the monitoring and control of approved instructional materials and ensuring greater transparency in their selection, procurement and utilisation.
It noted that the additional process of generating and assigning unique codes to each ranked textbook contributed to the time required to complete and validate the final lists.
The statement added that the ranking exercise is being implemented in phases, noting that following the completion and approval of the first phase, preparations will commence for the second round, covering textbooks for Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2 and SS 2.
“The same identification and tracking measures will apply to the subsequent phase,” the statement said.
“The Federal Ministry of Education urges publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement agencies and other relevant stakeholders to consult the official approved list when selecting and procuring textbooks for the affected classes,” the statement reads.
The ministry urges all stakeholders to adhere to the approved list in the provision and use of textbooks for the specified classes.
In the approved list, STAN PLACE Mathematics, Eduwaves Mathematics, New Mathematics, Extension Modern Mathematics, New Waves Mathematics, Marvelous Mathematics and Royal Intensive Mathematics were approved for primary 1, according to the statement.
For Primary 4, Reddot Complete Primary Mathematics, Everyday Mathematics, Smart Mathematics were shortlisted in addition to those of primary 1.
For English, Reddot Interactive Primary English, New Smart English, Eduwaves Proper English, Extension Modern English, Tanus New Basic English, Marvelous English Studies, Ideal Tutor Core English were approved for primary 1 and 4, the statement added.
While the same titles were approved for JSS1, those for SS1 include New Concept Mathematics, Binana Series Mathematics, and Senior Secondary New Concept English among others.
