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 made this known in a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, 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).

The ministry said each approved textbook carries a unique Ranking/QR Tracking Code, as well as details including the title, author(s), publisher and year of publication.

According to the ministry, the tracking system is intended to improve the identification, monitoring and accountability of approved instructional materials.

“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 statement said.

The exercise was conducted under the guidance of Education Minister, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, with the final list approved by Alausa.

The ministry explained that the process of generating and assigning unique codes to each textbook contributed to the time required to complete and validate the final list.

“The Ministry noted that the additional process of generating and assigning unique codes to each ranked textbook contributed to the time required to complete and validate the final lists,” it said.

The ministry further disclosed that the ranking exercise would be carried out in phases, with the second phase covering Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2 and SS 2.

“The ranking exercise is being implemented in phases. Following the completion and approval of the first phase, preparations will commence for the second round, covering textbooks for Primary 2, Primary 5, JSS 2 and SS 2,” the statement said.

It added that the same identification and tracking measures would be applied to textbooks covered under the second phase.

The ministry urged publishers, schools, education authorities, procurement agencies and other stakeholders to consult the approved list when selecting and procuring textbooks for the affected classes.

It also called on stakeholders to comply with the approved list in the provision and use of textbooks for the specified classes.

The ministry said the exercise was part of the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure that learners and teachers have access to quality, relevant and curriculum-aligned instructional materials, while promoting transparency and accountability in textbook provision across the country.

The complete 2026–2028 ranked and approved textbook list, including the Ranking/QR Tracking Code for each approved title, is available through the ministry’s designated link.