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, covering Primary 1, Primary 4, JSS 1 and SS 1.
The ministry said the release followed the completion of the first phase of the national textbook ranking exercise, aimed at improving the quality, relevance and accountability of instructional materials used in schools.
Under the new system, each approved textbook has been assigned a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code, alongside information including the title, author or authors, publisher and year of publication.
The ministry said the QR-based identification system would strengthen the monitoring and control of approved textbooks and promote greater transparency in their selection, procurement and use.
It explained that the additional process of generating and assigning unique tracking codes to individual textbooks contributed to the time required to complete and validate the final approved lists.
The exercise was conducted under the guidance 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.
The ministry said the textbook ranking exercise would be implemented in phases.
The second phase is expected to cover textbooks for Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2 and SS 2, with the same ranking and QR-based identification system to be applied.
The ministry urged publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement agencies and other stakeholders to consult the official approved list when selecting or procuring textbooks for the affected classes.
It 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, while improving transparency and accountability in textbook provision.
The complete 2026–2028 Ranked and Approved Textbooks list, including the Ranking/QR Tracking Code assigned to each approved title, is available through the ministry’s designated link.
Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations
Federal Ministry of Education
