The Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools from 2026 to 2028.
The ministry announced this in a statement published on X on Monday, September 28, 2026, 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 (JSS 1) and Senior Secondary School 1 (SS 1).
According to the ministry, each approved textbook now carries a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code, alongside details such as the title, author, publisher and year of publication.
The codes are intended to improve the identification, monitoring and accountability of approved instructional materials.
The ministry said the introduction of the codes is aimed at strengthening transparency in the selection, procurement and use of textbooks.
It 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.”
The exercise was conducted under the guidance of the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad. The final list was approved by the Minister of Education.
The ministry also explained that the process of generating and assigning unique codes to each ranked textbook contributed to the time required to complete and validate the final lists.
The ranking exercise will continue in phases, with the second phase covering Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2 and SS 2.
The same identification and tracking measures will be applied to textbooks approved under the second phase.
The ministry called on publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement agencies and other stakeholders to consult the official approved list before selecting or procuring textbooks for the affected classes.
It said the exercise forms part of the Federal Government’s efforts to provide learners and teachers with quality, relevant and curriculum-aligned instructional materials while improving transparency and accountability in textbook provision.
The complete 2026–2028 Ranked and Approved Textbooks, including the Ranking/QR Tracking Code for each approved title, is available through the link provided by the ministry.
The statement was signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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