The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the agency responsible for developing and maintaining national education standards, announced that the submission deadline for textbooks and instructional materials has been extended until 7 August 2026. Officials said the extension is the final opportunity for publishers and authors to participate in the current evaluation cycle.
The national assessment process evaluates textbooks for curriculum alignment, factual accuracy, educational quality, language standards, and relevance before they can be recommended for use in Nigerian schools. The exercise is designed to ensure that learners receive high-quality, up-to-date educational materials that support national learning objectives.
Education authorities said extending the deadline will allow more publishers and education stakeholders to complete their submissions while maintaining rigorous quality assurance standards. Once the evaluation is complete, successful textbooks will be ranked and included in the list of approved instructional materials for schools across the country.
Education experts say the initiative is an important step toward improving learning outcomes by ensuring that students and teachers have access to reliable, curriculum-based educational resources. As countries continue updating their education systems to meet modern learning needs, maintaining high standards for textbooks remains a key part of improving the quality of education.
