NERDC Extends 2026 Textbook Submission Deadline to August 7

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has announced an extension of the deadline for the submission of textbooks and instructional materials for the 2026 Phase I assessment, reassessment, and ranking exercise to August 7, 2026. This decision, approved by the Federal Ministry of Education, replaces the previous deadline of July 3, 2026.

The extension is intended to allow more publishers, authors, and stakeholders in the book industry to participate in the nationwide evaluation exercise. Prof.

Salisu Shehu, the Executive Secretary of NERDC, stated that this final extension aims to ensure broader participation and provide additional time for eligible participants to complete their submissions. NERDC emphasized that the submission guidelines remain unchanged and are available on its official website.

The Council warned that no further extensions will be granted, and materials submitted after the new deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.