Nigeria Introduces National Textbook Ranking System to Enhance Educational Standards
Breaking: Tinubu's govt takes action to regulate textbooks for primary, secondary schools
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The Nigerian federal government has launched a National Textbook Ranking System aimed at regulating and improving the quality of textbooks in primary and secondary schools. Set to be implemented in September 2026, the initiative seeks to ensure that only curriculum-compliant materials are used in classrooms across the country.
- 01Introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System to standardize learning materials in Nigeria.
- 02The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) retains approval powers but will now rank textbooks.
- 03Implementation of the new policy is scheduled for September 2026 after stakeholder consultations.
- 04Expert committees will evaluate textbooks based on quality and curriculum alignment.
- 05Only ranked textbooks will be permitted for classroom use, enhancing educational standards.
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The Nigerian federal government has announced the introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System aimed at regulating and improving the quality of textbooks used in primary and secondary schools across the country. This initiative, confirmed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, is designed to curb the use of unregulated textbooks and ensure that only high-standard, curriculum-compliant materials are utilized in classrooms. The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) will continue to approve textbooks but will now implement a structured ranking process to identify the most suitable materials for each educational level. Expert committees will be formed to evaluate textbooks based on academic quality and teaching effectiveness. The full implementation of this new policy is set to begin in September 2026, following consultations with stakeholders. This reform is part of broader efforts to enhance educational standards and ensure students have access to reliable learning resources.
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This initiative will significantly affect the quality of education in Nigeria, ensuring that students have access to reliable and high-quality learning materials.
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