Living History” not on approved textbook list— Education ministry

The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked reports claiming that a history textbook “Living History” was approved for use in Nigerian schools.

The ministry made the clarification in a statement in Abuja by its Director, Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo.

Boriowo who said the book was neither approved nor recommended for use by the ministry, explained that the textbook was never submitted to the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) for review and evaluation under the national curriculum.

She said that consultations with NERDC leadership confirmed that the textbook was not among instructional materials endorsed for nationwide use.

According to her, the book is therefore not recommended by NERDC and does not appear on the official list of approved History textbooks.

She also urged parents, teachers, school proprietors and the public to disregard misinformation and refrain from using the book in schools.

The director warned that the use of unapproved instructional materials could undermine curriculum standards and negatively affect teaching quality and learning outcomes.

She added that all approved textbooks aligned with the national curriculum and reflected Nigeria’s cultural diversity, shared history and core national values.

Boriowo also called for responsible public discourse and advised stakeholders to verify textbook approval status through official channels, including NERDC.