The Federal Government will implement the National Textbook Ranking System in September 2026 to standardise learning materials in primary and secondary schools. The policy, announced on April 26 2026, requires all textbooks previously approved by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council to undergo a new nationwide ranking process. Only a limited number of top-ranked textbooks will be permitted for use in classrooms. Minister of Education Tunji Alausa and Minister of State for Education Suwaiba Sai'd Ahmad confirmed the development in a joint statement. The NERDC will form subject-based committees of education experts to assess books using academic and instructional benchmarks. Textbooks that fail to make the ranking list will be barred from schools, even if they had prior approval. The system aims to ensure curriculum compliance and reduce inconsistencies in teaching content. The government described the reform as part of efforts to improve national learning outcomes. Stakeholder consultations will precede the final rollout.
The government is disallowing previously approved textbooks despite earlier NERDC endorsement, creating confusion over which standards were valid. Students and schools have already purchased materials that may soon be banned under the new ranking. Teachers may face disruptions if replacements are not provided before September 2026. The policy shift risks rendering recent investments in textbooks obsolete.
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