The Federal Government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary schools across Nigeria as part of efforts to improve the quality and standardization of learning materials.
According to the Ministry of Education, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) will continue to approve textbooks, but approved books will now undergo a fresh national evaluation and ranking process to determine the most suitable and highest-quality options for each subject and class level.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the reform is aimed at tackling the proliferation of substandard textbooks and ensuring that only curriculum-compliant and academically sound materials are used in classrooms.
Under the new framework:
- NERDC will establish Standing Subject Committees made up of experts.
- Textbooks will be assessed for academic quality, clarity, relevance, pedagogical value, and alignment with the national curriculum.
- Only a limited number of top-ranked books for each subject will be approved for classroom use.
The government further stated that any textbook that is not ranked under the new system will not be allowed in Nigerian schools, even if it had previously received approval or licensing.
Officials believe the policy will reduce confusion caused by the large number of competing textbooks in schools and help improve learning outcomes nationwide.
Implementation of the National Textbook Ranking System is scheduled to begin with the September 2026 academic session, after the evaluation framework and subject committees have been fully established.
The Ministry of Education also plans a nationwide sensitization campaign for teachers, schools, publishers, and other stakeholders ahead of the rollout.
The Federal Government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary schools across Nigeria as part of efforts to improve the quality and standardization of learning materials.
According to the Ministry of Education, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) will continue to approve textbooks, but approved books will now undergo a fresh national evaluation and ranking process to determine the most suitable and highest-quality options for each subject and class level.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the reform is aimed at tackling the proliferation of substandard textbooks and ensuring that only curriculum-compliant and academically sound materials are used in classrooms.
Under the new framework:
• NERDC will establish Standing Subject Committees made up of experts.
• Textbooks will be assessed for academic quality, clarity, relevance, pedagogical value, and alignment with the national curriculum.
• Only a limited number of top-ranked books for each subject will be approved for classroom use.
The government further stated that any textbook that is not ranked under the new system will not be allowed in Nigerian schools, even if it had previously received approval or licensing.
Officials believe the policy will reduce confusion caused by the large number of competing textbooks in schools and help improve learning outcomes nationwide.
Implementation of the National Textbook Ranking System is scheduled to begin with the September 2026 academic session, after the evaluation framework and subject committees have been fully established.
The Ministry of Education also plans a nationwide sensitization campaign for teachers, schools, publishers, and other stakeholders ahead of the rollout.
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