29 September 2026

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, announced Monday, September 28, 2026, by Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Boriowo Folasade. This first phase covers textbooks for Primary 1, Primary 4, JSS1 and SS1. Each approved title now carries a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code alongside its title, author(s), publisher and year of publication, to aid identification, monitoring and accountability. A second phase covering Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS2 and SS2 will follow using the same system. The exercise was conducted under Minister of Education Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa and Minister of State Prof. Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad, with the final list approved by the Minister. Publishers, schools, education authorities and procurement agencies are urged to consult the official list going forward.