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.