FG to Enforce Blacklisting of Unapproved Textbooks in Schools

Starting in September, the Federal Government of Nigeria will implement a policy to blacklist schools, authors, and publishing houses that utilize unapproved instructional materials. This initiative aligns with the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic session.

Under the new national textbook ranking policy, textbooks must achieve a minimum score of 70% in a rigorous evaluation to be included in classrooms. Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, stated that this policy is crucial for enhancing Nigeria's educational competitiveness.

The government will limit the approved list of textbooks to six to ten titles per subject to avoid market overcrowding, with each title remaining standard for at least three years. While unranked textbooks are banned in public schools, private institutions are encouraged to adhere to these standards.

To ensure compliance, the Federal Ministry of Education and NERDC will deploy monitoring teams, and any violators will face immediate blacklisting.