The Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools for the 2026–2028 period, following the completion of the first phase of the national textbook ranking exercise.
The approved list covered textbooks for Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1) and Senior Secondary School 1 (SS 1), with each approved title assigned a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code to enhance identification, monitoring and accountability.
In a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations, the Ministry said the exercise was conducted under the guidance and leadership of the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, with the final list approved by the Minister of Education.
According to the Ministry, the introduction of the Ranking/QR Tracking Code represents an important step towards strengthening the monitoring and control of approved instructional materials while promoting greater transparency in their selection, procurement and utilisation.
Each approved textbook carried its unique code alongside key details including the title, author or authors, publisher and year of publication. The Ministry explained that the additional process of generating and assigning the unique codes contributed to the time required to complete and validate the final lists.
The textbook ranking exercise is being implemented in phases, with the second phase expected to cover textbooks for Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2 and SS 2. The same identification and tracking measures will apply to textbooks approved under the subsequent phase.
The Ministry urged 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.
It said the exercise forms part of the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that learners and teachers have access to quality, relevant and curriculum-aligned instructional materials, while strengthening transparency and accountability in textbook provision across Nigerian schools.
The complete 2026–2028 Ranked and Approved Textbooks, including the Ranking/QR Tracking Code for each approved title, is available through the official document released by the Federal Ministry of Education.
The Ministry further encouraged all stakeholders to adhere to the approved list in the provision and use of textbooks for the specified classes.
