The Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for primary and secondary schools for the 2026–2028 academic sessions.
The ministry announced the release on Monday after completing the first phase of its national textbook ranking exercise.
According to a statement signed by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the approved list covers textbooks for Primary 1, Primary 4, Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1) and Senior Secondary School 1 (SS 1).
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Tracking Codes Introduced
To make it easier to identify and monitor approved textbooks, the ministry said each title has been given a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code.
The code is accompanied by key information such as the textbook title, author, publisher and year of publication.
The ministry said the system is designed to strengthen accountability and make it easier to monitor the selection, procurement and use of approved instructional materials.
“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.”
Ranking Exercise Conducted In Phases
The ministry said the textbook ranking exercise was carried out under the supervision of the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad.
It added that the final list was approved by Maruf Tunji Alausa.
The ministry explained that the process of generating and assigning the tracking codes contributed to the time needed to complete and validate the approved lists.
It also said the ranking exercise would continue in phases, with preparations now beginning for the second phase.
For Primary 1, approved mathematics textbooks include STAN PLACE Mathematics, Eduwaves Mathematics, New Mathematics, Extension Modern Mathematics, New Waves Mathematics, Marvellous Mathematics and Royal Intensive Mathematics.
For Primary 4, the list includes Reddot Complete Primary Mathematics, Everyday Mathematics and Smart Mathematics, alongside some titles approved for Primary 1.
Approved Mathematics textbooks for JSS 1 include Meybiks Mathematics, Digital Mathematics, New Excellent Mathematics, Ideal Tutor Mathematics, Progress in Mathematics, New Concept Mathematics and International Brainy Mathematics.
For English, approved titles for Primary 1 and Primary 4 include Reddot Interactive Primary English, New Smart English, Eduwaves Proper English, Extension Modern English, Tanus New Basic English, Marvelous English Studies and Ideal Tutor Core English.
The ministry also listed some of the same titles for JSS 1, while SS 1 titles include New Concept Mathematics, Binana Series Mathematics and Senior Secondary New Concept English, among others.
The Federal Ministry of Education urged publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement agencies and other relevant stakeholders to consult the approved list when selecting and procuring textbooks for the affected classes.
It also called on schools, publishers and other stakeholders to comply with the approved list when providing and using textbooks for the specified classes.
