Recommended NERDC Textbooks for Subjects

[Serifat Obayemi]

*SubjectRecommended Textbook(s)*

English Studies:New Oxford Secondary English Course by Ayo Banjo et al.; Effective English for JSS

Mathematics:New General Mathematics for JSS; New Concept Mathematics for JSS

Nigerian Languages (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa):Eko Ede Yoruba Titun (Yoruba); approved state language texts

Basic ScienceBasic Science for Junior Secondary Schools (STAN Series); Comprehensive Basic Science

Basic Technology:Evans Basic Technology for JSS; Basic Technology for Junior Secondary Schools by R. Abu & O.A. Adeoye

Social Studies:Macmillan Social Studies for Junior Secondary Schools; Basic Concepts of Social Studies

Civic Education:Basic Concepts of Civic Education by Oladele Odanye

History:History for Junior Secondary Schools (NERDC Approved Series)

Digital Literacy/Computer Studies:Basic Computer Studies/ICT for JSS by A.E. Akinfoyewa

Business Studies:Macmillan Business Studies for JSS; WABP Business Studies for JSS

Cultural and Creative Arts:Cultural and Creative Arts for JSS (NERDC Series)

Physical and Health Education:Essentials of Physical and Health Education for JSS by S.E. Akinseye

CRS:Christian Religious Studies and National Values for JSS

IRS:Islamic Studies for Junior Secondary Schools (Approved Series)


*In addition to the above, for all JSS students, I would particularly recommend the following core set:*

1. New Oxford Secondary English Course.

2. New General Mathematics.

3. Basic Science (STAN Series).

4. Evans Basic Technology.

5. Macmillan Social Studies.

6. Basic Concepts of Civic Education.

7. Macmillan Business Studies.

8. Essentials of Physical and Health Education.

9. Basic Computer Studies/ICT.

10. Cultural and Creative Arts for JSS.


These books are widely used in Nigerian schools and align closely with the current NERDC curriculum for Junior Secondary education.

 

[Serifat Obayemi]

*The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), introduced a revised curriculum for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS 1–3) beginning with the 2025/2026 academic session.*

Under the new arrangement, students are expected to offer between 12 and 13 subjects.

Approved Subjects for Junior Secondary School (JSS 1–3)

1. English Studies
2. Mathematics
3. Nigerian Languages (Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba)
4. Intermediate Science
5. National Value
6. Prevocational Studies
7. History
8. Business Studies
9. Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA)
10. Physical and Health Education (PHE)
11. Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Religious Studies (IRS)
12. French
13. Digital Technology


*Key Changes in the New Curriculum*

Nigerian History has been reintroduced as a compulsory subject.

Digital Literacy has been strengthened to prepare students for a technology-driven world.

The curriculum has been streamlined to reduce subject overload and emphasize skills acquisition.

*Therefore, a typical JSS student will offer the core subjects listed above and select either CRS for Christian students only or IRS for Muslim students only, a Nigerian language where applicable, bringing the total to approximately 12–13 subjects.*

 

[Mmachi Tobechukwu]

LIST OF TEXT BOOKS - JSS1

*English Text books*
New Oxford – E.O Okonji & B. Fagbyla
Cambridge Publisher

*Oral English*
Pacific Oral English – Joy Eyisi & Chinonso
Noble Resources

*Lit in English*
*Prose* – _A Beautiful Future_ by Loretta Obakor
First Class Publisher

*Drama* – _Beyond Fear_ – Iroh Udoh
Pacific Publishers

*Poetry* – _West African Poetry_ – by Ernest Simple Okoli
Unique Publisher

*Mathematics*
New Concept Mathematics by A.A Arigba, M.O Salau ET AL.
Learn Africa

*Igbo (for Junior Secondary)*
_Usoro Omumu Igbo_ by J.C Onuorah

*Computer*
_Computer Hardware & GSM repairs for Junior Secondary School_
by Dr Doris Ndidubeze
Dr Lazarus Ikwa, Sowemimo
Adeniyi Affez, Confidence Abar

*Meybiks Solar Photovoltaic,*
*System Installation & Maintenance*
*For Junior Secondary School*
by Dr Doris Ndidubeze
Dr Lazarus Ikwa
Dr Kayode Adeleke
Musa Ibrahim
_Meybiks Nig. Publishers_

 

[Mmachi Tobechukwu]

LIST Of BOOKS -SS1 to SS3
English Language -New Oxford by E.o Okonji and B.fa gbula

Mathematics
New concept by A.A Arigba, M.o Salau etc al.

Igbo language
Usoro Omumu Igbo by J.C Onuorah.

Beauty and Cosmetology by Dr Lazarus IKEA
Olebara Ogechi
Fatima kanabe

Livestock farming by Dr Lazarus Ikwa.