2027 JAMB Recommended Textbooks for All Subjects

Are you looking for the official JAMB recommended textbooks for your UTME subjects this year?

See full list of textbooks for JAMB subjects like English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Government, Economics, Literature… and how to get them even for FREE.

ALSO SEE: HOW TO PASS JAMB WITHOUT STUDYING HARD

Are these textbooks compulsory?

No, they’re not compulsory.

These JAMB textbooks are only “recommended”, they are not the only books you can use.

Any quality textbook that covers the topics in the JAMB SYLLABUS for that subject is also good for preparation.

But the recommended books are often better because they’ve been confirmed by JAMB to provide clear explanations.

Do JAMB questions come from these textbooks?

JAMB questions are based on the topics in the syllabus, not from specific textbooks.

But since these textbooks are recommended by JAMB itself after confirming that they explain the syllabus topics well…

Studying them prepares you for the kinds of questions that appear in JAMB exam for that subject.

See recommended textbooks as your guide to understanding the syllabus topics.

And past questions as guide to how JAMB tests those topics.

Can I pass JAMB without these books?

Of course, you can.

Many have passed JAMB using other good textbooks plus JAMB PAST QUESTIONS and syllabus.

However, studying with the recommended ones gives you an advantage as the content already aligns with JAMB questions.

But if you can’t access any of the listed books…

Focus on the JAMB SYLLABUS for that subject and practice as many past questions as possible.

How to get these JAMB textbooks

First is to visit a nearby bookstore.

Most bookstores in Nigeria stock several of these JAMB recommended textbooks.

So, just enter and ask for the book title (and the author).

If there are no bookstores near you or they lack the one(s) you want, search and buy online for home delivery.

Also check your school library because most of the titles are standard secondary school textbooks common in school libraries.

Last option is to borrow from a friend or classmate who already has one of the books.

Best ways to use JAMB textbooks

Before you open any textbook, check the JAMB SYLLABUS FOR THAT SUBJECT first.

This tells you the topics that carry more marks in exam so you can focus your reading instead of treating all as equal.

Next is to combine your textbook study with JAMB PAST QUESTIONS.

Reading alone isn’t enough.

Practicing past questions shows you how JAMB construct their questions.

This helps you spot patterns that repeat every exam year.

Also take short notes as you study.

Some rules, calculations and techniques are easier to revise from your own notes than always going back to the full textbook.

Finally, spend 20-45 minutes daily on reading and test yourself with related past questions at the end of every topic.

Click your department to see its subjects and recommended books.

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JAMB recommended English textbooks

Use of English is compulsory for all UTME candidates, no matter your course of study or preferred institution.

But it’s often where candidates lose the most marks.

And not because the topics are hard, but because many underrate it.

Dey no dey read English abi? Dey play!

JAMB English covers both language and literature.

The literature part has a COMPULSORY NOVEL while the textbooks below cover the language part which include comprehension, oral forms with lexis and structure.

Better prepare for both sections.

Adedimeji, M. A (2021) DOSES OF GRAMMAR. Patigi. Ahman Pategi University Press.
Attah, M. O. (2013). PRACTICE IN SPOKEN ENGLISH FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LEARNERS. Maiduguri: University of Maiduguri Press.
Bamgbose, A. (2002). ENGLISH LEXIS AND STRUCTURE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (Revised Edition).Ibadan: Heinemann.
Banjo, A., Adeniran A., Akano, A. and Onoga, U. (2004) NEW OXFORD SECONDARY ENGLISH COURSE BOOK SIX FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Caesar, O. J. (2003). ESSENTIAL ORAL ENGLISH FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. Lagos: Tonad Publishers Limited.
Jones, D. (2011). CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH PRONOUNCING DICTIONARY. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Egbe, D. I (1996). MASTERING ENGLISH USAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Lagos: Tisons.
Elugbe, B. (2000). ORAL ENGLISH FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. Ibadan: Heinemann.
Grant, N. J. H., Nnamonu, S. and Jowitt, D. (1998) SENIOR ENGLISH PROJECT 3. (New Edition) Harlow: Longman.
Idowu., O. O., Sogbesan, T. S., Adofo, A. K., Burgess, D. F. and Burgess, L. J. (1998) ROUND-UP ENGLISH: A COMPLETE GUIDE, Lagos: Longman.
Idris, U. (2001). ORAL ENGLISH AT YOUR FINGERTIPS FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. Lagos: M. Youngbrain Publishers.
Igiligi, E. C. and Ogenyi, S. O. (2010) GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION IN THE G.S.M. AGE. Enugu: Joe Hills Production Services.
Jauro, L. B. (2013). ORAL ENGLISH FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES: A Teaching and Learning Approach. Yola: Paraclete Publishers.
Nnamonu, S. and Jowitt, D. (1989) COMMON ERRORS IN ENGLISH. Lagos: Longman.
Obinna, M. F. (2001) UNIVERSITY MATRICULATION USE OF ENGLISH . (Fourth Edition). Port Harcourt: Sunray Books Limited.
Ogunsanwo, O., Duruaku, A. B.C., Ezechukwu, J. and Nwachukwu, U. I. (2005) COUNTDOWN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Revised Edition). Ibadan: Evans Brothers.
Olatoye, S. (2006) THE SILENT TEACHER. Ado-Ekiti: Segun and Sons Enterprises.
Oluikpe, B. O. A., Nnaemeka, B. A., Obah, T. Y., Otagburuagu, E. J., Onuigbo, S. and Ogbonna, E. A. (1998) INTENSIVE ENGLISH FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL 3. Onitsha: Africana. First Publishers.
Tomori, S. H. O. (2000) OBJECTIVE TESTS FOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE ENGLISH: PRACTICE IN LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND IDIOM (Reprinted Edition). Ibadan: Heinemann.
Ukwuegbu, C., Okoro, O., Idris, A. U., Okebukola, F. O. and Owokade, C. O. (2002) CATCH-UP ENGLISH FOR SSCE/UME. Ibadan: Heinemann.

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JAMB textbooks for Science subjects

Science subjects are the most difficult in JAMB UTME.

Especially Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology which are required for COMPETITIVE COURSES like Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy and Nursing.

But a good score here can boost your aggregate to meet JAMB CUT-OFF MARK for that your course this year.

And only the right textbooks will help you do just that.

Click any subject to see its recommended textbooks.

PHYSICS
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
GEOGRAPHY
AGRICULTURE
MATHEMATICS
COMPUTER STUDIES
PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION

Agric textbooks for JAMB

If Agriculture is one of your JAMB subjects, the textbook you study with matters a lot.

You don’t need to buy every book on this list.

Just pick any one that’s available and study with JAMB AGRIC PAST QUESTIONS and syllabus.

Adeniyi, M. O. et al (1999) COUNTDOWN TO SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, Ibadan: Evans
Akinsanmi, O. (2000) JUNIOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, Uk: Longman.
Akinsanmi, O. (2000) SENIOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, Uk: Longman.
Anthonio, Q. B. O. (1999) GENERAL AGRICULTURE FOR WEST AFRICA, London: George Allen
Are, L. A. et al (2010) COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, University Press Plc.
Egbuna, C. K. et al (2014) EXTENSION MODERN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS (2010), Extension Publication
Emmanuel C. A. (2003) A DICTIONARY OF AGRICULTURE, Benue: Agitab Publisher Makurdi
Falusi, A. O. and Adeleye, I. O. A (2000) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOOKS 1- 3, Ibadan: Onibonoje
Komolafe, M. F., Adegbola, A. A., Are, L. A. and Ashaye, T. I. (2004) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS 1, 2 and 3, Ibadan: University Press Ltd.
Philips T. A. (1986) AGRICULTURAL NOTEBOOK, Lagos: Longman
STAN (1999) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Lagos: Longman
Daramola A. M. et al (1999) EXAM FOCUS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FOR SSCE AND JME

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JAMB textbooks for Biology

Biology is one of the most bulky subjects and most required in JAMB for MEDICAL COURSES.

The listed books below cover all Biology topics in the syllabus like cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, reproduction, human physiology, etc.

Ndu, F.O. C. Ndu, Abun A. and Aina J.O. (2001) SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL BIOLOGY: BOOKS 1 -3, Lagos: Longman
Odunfa, S.A. (2001) Essential of Biology, Ibadan: Heinemann
Ogunniyi M.B. Adebisi A.A. and Okojie J.A. (2000) BIOLOGY FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS: Books 1 – 3, Macmillan
Ramalingam, S.T. (2018) MODERN BIOLOGY, SS SCIENCE SERIES. New Edition, AFP
Stan. (2004) BIOLOGY FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Revised Edition, Ibadan: Heinemann
Stone R.H. and Cozens, A.B.C. (1982) BIOLOGY FOR WEST AFRICAN SCHOOLS. Longman
Usua, E.J. (1997) HANDBOOK OF PRACTICAL BIOLOGY 2ND EDITION, University Press, Limited
Idodo – Umeh, G (2015) COLLEGE BIOLOGY. Idodo – Umeh Publishers Ltd.
Micheal, M.C. (2018) ESSENTIAL BIOLOGY FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. TONAD Publishers Ltd.

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Chemistry textbooks for JAMB

Chemistry is a compulsory JAMB subject for medical and other chemical-related courses.

This subject has the most technical topics with calculations that require perfect accuracy.

And these books cover CHEMISTRY TOPICS in the syllabus like atomic structure, chemical bonding, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, quantitative analysis, etc.

Ababio, O. Y. (2009). NEW SCHOOL CHEMISTRY FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS (FOURTH EDITION), Onitsha: Africana FIRST Publishers Limited.
Bajah, S.T., Teibo, B. O., Onwu, G. and Obikwere, A. Book 1 (1999). SENIOR SECONDARY CHEMISTRY, BOOKS 2 AND 3 (2000). Lagos: Longman.
Ojokuku, G. O. (2012). UNDERSTANDING CHEMISTRY FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, (Revised Edition), Zaria: Press-On Chemresources.
Odesina, I. A. (2008). Essential: CHEMISTRY FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, (2ND EDITION), Lagos: Tonad Publishers Limited.
Uche, I. O., Adenuga, I. J. and Iwuagwu, S. L. (2003). COUNTDOWN TO WASSCE/SSCE, NECO, JME CHEMISTRY, Ibadan: Evans.

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JAMB Geography textbooks

Geography is the most visual subject in JAMB with topics from climate and vegetation, trade, population to physical and human geography as well as Nigerian and West African geography plus map reading.

This subject is often compulsory for those SCIENCE COURSES with geo-something.

Ensure any book you pick covers map reading and interpretation very well.

Adeleke, B.O. Areola .O. 2002 and Leong, G.C. CERTIFICATE PHYSICAL AND HUMAN GEOGRAPHY FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (West African Edition), Ibadan: Oxford.
Balogun, O.Y. (2009) SENIOR SECONDARY ATLAS, Nigeria: Longman, Nigeria.
Bradshaw, M. et al (2004) CONTEMPORARY WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY, New York: McGraw Hill.
Bunet, R.B and Okunrotifa, P.O.(1999) GENERAL GEOGRAPHY IN DIAGRAMS FOR WEST AFRICA, China: Longman.
Collins NEW SECONDARY ATLAS, Macmillan.
Emiela, S.A. (2014) SENIOR SECONDARY GEOGRAPHY (New Syllabus Edition), Geographical Bureau Nig. Ltd.
Fellman, D. et al (2005) INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY (Seventh Edition) New York: McGraw Hill.
Getis, A. et al (2004) INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY (Ninth Edition) New York: McGraw Hill.
Iloeje, N. P(1999) A NEW GEOGRAPHY OF WEST AFRICA, Hong Kong: Longman.
Iloeje, N.P(1982) A NEW GEOGRAPHY OF NIGERIA (New Education), Hong Kong: London.
Iwena, O.A. (2018) ESSENTIAL GEOGRAPHY FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Ibafo, Nigeria: Tonad Publishers Limited.
Nimako, D.A. (2000) MAP READING OF WEST AFRICA, Essex: Longman.
Okunrotifa, P.O. and Michael S. (2000) A REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA (New Edition), Essex: London.
Udo, R.K(1970) GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS OF NIGERIA, London: Longman.
Waugh, D. (1995) GEOGRAPHY AN INTEGRATED APPROACH (Second Edition), China: Nelson.
Wisdomline PASS AT ONCE JAMB.
Adegoke, M.A (2013), A COMPREHENSIVE TEXT ON PHYSICAL, HUMAN AND REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY.

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Textbooks for JAMB Maths

Mathematics is compulsory in JAMB for most Science and Social Science courses.

And these books will help you cover those TOPICS where all your JAMB MATH QUESTIONS will come from.

Adelodun A. A. (2000) DISTINCTION IN MATHEMATICS: Comprehensive Revision Text, (3rd Edition) Ado Ekiti: FNPL.
Anyebe, J. A. B. (1998) BASIC MATHEMATICS FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND REMEDIAL STUDENTS IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS, Lagos: Kenny Moore.
Channon, J. B. Smith, A. M. (2001) NEW GENERAL MATHEMATICS FOR WEST AFRICA SSS 1-3, Lagos: Longman.
David Osuagwu, M. et al. (2000) NEW SCHOOL MATHEMATICS FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Onitsha: Africana – FIRST Publishers.
Egbe. E et al (2000) FURTHER MATHEMATICS, Onitsha: Africana FIRST Publishers.
Ibude, S. O. et al.. (2003) ALGEBRA AND CALCULUS FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES: LINCEL Publishers.
Tuttuh Adegun M. R. et al. (1997) FURTHER MATHEMATICS PROJECT BOOKS 1-3, Ibadan: NPS Educational.

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Physics textbooks for JAMB

Physics is compulsory for most Sciences, especially Engineering and MEDICAL COURSES.

These textbooks explain the major topics in JAMB PHYSICS SYLLABUS

And many students consider them to be the best for UTME as they provide clear explanation and practice questions.

Ike, E.E. (2014). ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS, Jos ENIC Publishers.
Ike, E.E. (2014). NUMERICAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS IN PHYSICS, Jos: ENIC Publishers.
Nelkon, M. (1977). FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS, Great Britain: Hart Davis Education.
Nelkon, M. and Parker … (1989). ADVANCED LEVEL PHYSICS, (Sixth Edition): Heinemann.
Okeke, P.N. and Anyakoha, M.W. (2000). SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS, Lagos: Pacific Printers.
Olumuyiwa, A. and Ogunkoya, O. O. (1992). COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATE PHYSICS, Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Orokpo, J.A. (2025). ULTIMATE UTME PREPARATORY SERIES PHYSICS. Peridot Publishers and Printing Services Limited, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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JAMB textbooks for Computer

Computer Studies is an elective subject in JAMB, but often required by candidates applying for TECH-RELATED COURSES.

The recommended books cover topics like computer hardware, software, programming basics, data processing, computer ethics, networking, etc.

Pair any of these books with the COMPUTER STUDIES SYLLABUS and past questions for the best result.

A TEXTBOOK FOR YEAR 11 – COMPUTER STUDIES Bibhya Sharma, Shaveen Singh & Vijay Singh, Publisher: Technology and Employment Skills Training Ministry of Education, Fiji.
Addan Emmanuel (2013). MY COMPUTER FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS 1, 2, 3 with Practical Training CD. Valueplus Publication Limited.
Adebisi, A. J. (2013). FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER STUDIES, Nigeria: Expert Consults
Adedapo F. O. Mitchell A. S. and Agunbiade D. A. (Assessed on August 6, 2021): ONLINE WITH COMPUTER SENIOR SECONDARY 2
Brookshear, J. G. (1991). COMPUTER SCIENCE: AN OVERVIEW. Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Co. Inc.
Chiemeke Stella C., Souley Boukari, Olumide B. Longe (Assessede on August 6, 2021); COMPUTER STUDIES FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS; University Press Plc.
Doyle, S (1995). COMPUTER STUDIES FOR YOU, USA: Nelson Thomas Ltd, 2nd Edition.
Driscoll, T. & Dolden R. (1998). COMPUTER STUDIES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (The Motivate Series), Nigeria: Macmillan Education
Henderson, P. (1987, February), MODERN INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER SCIENCE. In Proceedings of the eighteen SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer Science education (pp. 183-190).
HiiT@School (Assessed on August 6, 2021); COMPUTER STUDIES FOR SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION; HiiT
Ojo D. J. (2018). SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION ON DATA PROCESSING. Past Questions and Answers (2014 – 2020). Published by TONAD Publishers Limited. (Theory, Objectives and Practical)
Otuka J. O. E. Akande A. F. and Iginla S. I. (2019): NEW COMPUTER STUDIES 1-3; LearnAfrica
Senior School Certificate Examinations/National Examination Council (SSCE/NECO). PAST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON COMPUTER STUDIES (Theory/Objectives).
Sloan, R. H., & Troy, P. (2008). CS 0.5: A BETTER APPROACH TO INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR MAJORS. ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, 40(1), 271-275.

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PHE textbooks for JAMB

Physical and Health Education (PHE) is required for Sports Science, PHE and related courses.

These books cover topics such as anatomy, physiology, first aid, sports administration, health education, kinesiology, etc.

But you don’t need all, just pick the available one and study it alongside the PHE SYLLABUS.

Afuekwe A. I. (2007). AN INTRODUCTORY TEXTBOOK OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. Vol. 1. Sales Point (Nig.) Co.
Afuekwe A. I. (2009). HEALTH TOPICS IN THE NEW CURRICULUM OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION. Vol. 1. Seas Print (Nig.) Co.
Nnabueze, U. C. (2002). FOUNDATION OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS. Vol. II Enugu: Okotech Publishers.
Ofadeji, A. A. (2013). COMPREHENSIVE TEXTBOOK ON PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION.
Oworu, O. O. (2004). FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Lucky Odoni (Nig.) Enterprises.
Oyerinde, O. O., Dada, J. O. & Oloyede, R. O. (2021). A TEXTBOOK OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA EDUCATION SYSTEM. Fabonish Publisher, Positive Press, Ibadan. 4th Edition.
Oyerinde, O. O., Dada, J. O. & Oloyede, R. O. (2021). ALL TIMES HEALTH EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLEGE STUDENT. Fabonish Publisher, Bayero University Press. 4th Edition.
Puffa, H. A., Agbeko, W. W. & Amui. J. C. (2009). FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS. Winneba, Ghana: Akwu

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JAMB textbooks for Arts subjects

Arts students often require JAMB subject combination that include Government, Literature, CRS/IRS and a Language subject.

The recommended textbooks for these subjects are best for understanding topics that appear the most in JAMB.

Click any Arts subject to see its recommended textbooks.

CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CRS)
ISLAMIC STUDIES (IRS)
GOVERNMENT
LITERATURE
HISTORY
YORUBA
FRENCH
ARABIC
HAUSA
MUSIC
IGBO
ARTS

CRS textbooks for JAMB

Christian Religious Studies (CRS) goes with courses like Theology, Religious Studies and Education.

These books cover topics like the Old Testament, New Testament, church history, Christian ethics, etc.

They’re based on the CRS SYLLABUS, which is where all its JAMB questions come from.

Adetunji, P.G. et al (2000) EXAM FOCUS CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR WASSCE AND SSCE Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Adeyemo, I. O. et al (1998) CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOOKS 1 – 3, Ibadan: Onibonoje
Adeyinka, A. A. et al (1991) CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, BOOKS 1 – 3, Lagos: Longman.
Adigwe, H.A et al (2004) CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Onitsha. Africana Publishers.
Aghaeghuna, E. O. N. (1988) SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Themes from Selected Epistles, Vol 1 – III, Awka, Jet Publishers.
Dopamu, A. et al (1990) CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOOKS 1 – 3, Lagos: Nelson.
Ilori, J. A. et al (1980) CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS Books 1 – 3, Ibadan: Evans.
Izuchukwu, A.E. et al (1997) ROUND-UP FOR SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE: A Complete Guide. Lagos: Longman.
Throckmorton, B.H, Jr. (ed) (1966) GOSPEL PARALLELS: A SYNOPSIS OF THE FIRST THREE GOSPELS. New York; Thomas Nelson.
L.O. Udokporo, C.O. Okemiri, Y.A. Olaomo (2012) CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS Books 1 – 3 Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria : Melrose Books and Publishers Limited.
Edmund Ugochukwu Okoli, Bosede Olabisi Orovwuje (2008) ESSENTIAL CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Lagos, Nigeria, Tonad Publishers Limited.
THE BIBLE: Revised Standard Version, Stonechill Green: Bible Society Publishing House (1971).

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Textbooks for IRS in JAMB

Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) applies to those going for Islamic Studies, Arabic or related courses.

The listed textbooks cover topics such as Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, Islamic history and civilization, etc.

Study any one plus THE SYLLABUS and past questions to cover the full ground.

Abdul, M.O.A. (1976) STUDIES IN ISLAM Series Book 3, Lagos: IPB
Abdul, M.O.A. (1982) STUDIES IN ISLAM Series Book 2, Lagos: IPB
Abdul, M.O.A. (1988) THE CLASSICAL CALIPHATE, Lagos: IPB
Abdulrahman and Canham (n.d) THE INK OF THE SCHOLAR, OUP
Ali, A.Y. (1975) THE HOLY QUR’ĀN TEXT: Translation and Commentary Leicester: The Islamic Foundation
Ali, M.M. (n.d) THE RELIGION OF ISLAM, Lahore
Doi, A. R. I. (1997) SHARIAH: THE ISLAMIC LAW; Kuala Lumpur: Noordeen
Hay Lal, M. (1982) THE LIFE OF MUHAMMAD (SAW), Academic Press
Lemu, A. (1992) METHODOLOGY OF PRIMARY ISLAMIC STUDIES, Lagos: IPB
Lemu, A. (1993) ISLAMIC STUDIES FOR SSS, Book 1, Lagos: IPB
Lemu, A. (1993) ISLAMIC STUDIES FOR SSS, Books, Minna: IET
Muhammad, S. Q. (2010) al-Burhanu fi tajwīdil Qur’ān Cairo: Shirkatul-Qudus
Opeloye, M.O. (1996) A DICTIONARY OF PEOPLES AND PLACES IN THE QUR’ĀN, Lagos: Academic Press
Philips, A. A. B. (1997) USOOL AT-TAFSEER, Kuala Lumpur: Noordeen
Quadri, Y.A. et al (1990) AL-IZIYYAH FOR THE ENGLISH AUDIENCE, Ijebu Ode: Shebiotiuom Publication
Rahim, A. (1992) ISLAMIC HISTORY, Lagos: IPB
Sambo, M.B. et al (1984) ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR WASC Book 1, Lagos: IPB
Sambo, M.B. et al (1984) ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR WASC Book 3, Lagos: IPB
Trimingham, J.S. (1993) A HISTORY OF ISLAM IN WEST AFRICA, Oxford, OUP

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JAMB Government textbooks

Government is the most popular Arts subjects, required for courses like Law, Political Science and Public Administration.

These textbooks cover topics like the state, constitution, forms of government, international relations, Nigerian government, etc.

But combine your textbook study with GOVERNMENT PAST QUESTIONS to see how JAMB tests these topics.

Adigwe, F (1985) ESSENTIALS OF GOVERNMENT FOR WEST AFRICA, Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Anifowose, R and Enemuo, F. C. (eds)(1999) ELEMENTS OF POLITICS, Lagos; Malthouse Press Limited.
Appadorai, A. (1978) THE SUBSTANCE OF POLITICS, London: Oxford University Press.
Ball, A. R. (1983) MODERN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, London: Macmillan.
Christopher, O. (2022). FUNDAMENTAL OF GOVERNMENT A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. Markins (Ugo) International Company Press, Delta State, Nigeria.
Dibie, C. Chris (2020) ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENT FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Ibafo, Ogun State; Tonad Publishers Limited.
Gboyega, A; Obiyan, S. & Mimiko, F. (ed.) (2001) EXAM FOCUS GOVERNMENT FOR WASSC & SSCE, Ibadan: Ibadan University Press Plc.
Ofoegbu, R. (1977) GOVERNMENT FOR THE CERTIFICATE YEAR, London: George Allen and Unwin.
Olawale, J. B (1987) NEW TOPICS ON ORDINARY LEVEL GOVERNMENT, Ilesha: Jola Publishing.
Oluonye, A. U. (2023). GOVERNMENT SIMPLIFIED COMPLETELY REVISED AND EXPANDED FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS SSS1-3. Andyson Press Limited, Garki-FCT-Abuja.
Oyediran, O. Nwosu, H., Takaya, B., Anifowoshe, R., Femi, B., Godwill, O. and Adigun, A. (1990) GOVERNMENT FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, BOOKS 1, 2 and 3, Ibadan: Longman.
Oyeneye, I., Onyenwenu, M. and Olusunde, B. E. (2000) ROUND-UP GOVERNMENT FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION: A Complete Guide, Ibadan: Longman.
Oyovbaire, S., Ogunna, A. E. C., Amucheazi, E. C., Coker, H. O. and Oshuntuyi, O. (2001) COUNTDOWN TO SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION: Government, Ibadan: Evans.

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Literature textbooks for JAMB

Literature-in-English is most compulsory for Law, English and Mass Communication.

These books treat all the literary terms and devices as well as the compulsory prose, drama and poetry texts that JAMB picked for the year.

Ensure you get this year’s JAMB LITERATURE NOVELS alongside the general textbooks below.

Anthologies

Obafemi, O. and Agoi (eds) Of shadows and Rainbows –Musings in Times of Covid (An Anthology of poems, plays and short stories) PEN Nigeria, Online
Hayward, J. (ed.) (1968) THE PENGUIN BOOK OF ENGLISH VERSE, London Penguin
Johnson, R.,Ker, D, Maduka,C. Obafemi,O (eds.) (1996) NEW POETRY FROM AFRICA, Ibadan: UP Plc
Kermode, F. (1964) OXFORD ANTHOLOGY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE, Vol. II, London: OUP
Nduke Ofiono and Odoh Diego Okenyodo (eds) Camouflage; Best of contemporary writing from Nigeria, an anthology of new Nigerian writers, mace books association, 2021, New edition.
Parker, E.W. (ed.) (1980) A PEAGENT OF LONGER POEMS LONDON: Longman
Senanu, K. E. and Vincent, T. (eds.) (1993) A SELECTION OF AFRICAN POETRY, Lagos: Longman.
Soyinka, W. (ed.) (1987) POEMS OF BLACK AFRICA, Ibadan: Heinemann

Critical Texts

Abrams, M. H. (1981) A GLOSSARY OF LITERARY TERMS, (4th Edition) New York, Holt Rinehalt and Winston
Emeaba, O. E. (1982) A DICTIONARY OF LITERATURE, Aba: Inteks Press
Murphy, M. J. (1972) UNDERSTANDING UNSEEN, AN INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH POETRY AND ENGLISH NOVEL FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS, George Allen and Unwin Ltd.

Textbooks for History in JAMB

History is a less common but high-scoring subject in JAMB.

Compulsory for courses like History and often elective for International Relations and Law.

The listed textbooks cover topics like pre-colonial Nigeria, colonial rule, nationalism, independence and post-independence Nigeria, etc.

Combine your study with the HISTORY SYLLABUS since that’s where JAMB draws its questions from.

Adesote S. and Falade, D. (2020) DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS (1-3) Ondo, Unique Mercy and Features.
Ayandele, A. E. et al (1986) THE MAKING OF MODERN AFRICA, The Twentieth Century Vol 2., Longman.
Akinloye, S. A. (1976) EMERGENT AFRICAN STATES: Topics in Twentieth Century African History, Longman.
Anene J. C. and Brown, G (1966) AFRICAN IN THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES, Ibadan: University Press.
Anene, J. C and Brown, G (eds) (1972) AFRICAN IN THE NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURIES: A Handbook for Teachers and Students, Ibadan: University Press and Nelson.
Asiwaju A. I., Crowder, M and Denzel, I. R. (eds) Tarikh 25, GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP IN COLONIAL WEST AFRICA, Vol. 7, London: Longman.
Barkindo, B. et al (1989) AFRICA AND THE WIDER WORLD, Vol. 1. Lagos: Longman.
Barkindo, B. et al (1996) AFRICA AND THE WIDER WORLD, Vols. 2 and 3, Lagos: Longman
Boahen, A (1969) THE REVOLUTIONARY YEARS: Africa since 1800 Longman publishers.
Boahen, A (1969) THE REVOLUTIONARY YEARS: West Africa since 1800, Longman Publishers
Sokoto Caliphate: HISTORY AND LEGACIES, 1804 – 2004, vols. I and II, Kaduna: Arewa House.
Coleman, J. S. (1986) Nigeria: BACKGROUND TO NATIONALISM, BENIN: Broburg and Wistrom.
Crowder, M. West Africa: AN INTRODUCTION TO ITS HISTORY, Longman, 1977.
Crowder, M. Nigeria: AN INTRODUCTION TO ITS HISTORY, London Longman, 1979.
Ekeh, P. P and Ashiwaju, G. (eds) (1989) NIGERIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE: THE FIRST 25 YEARS: Culture, Vol. VII, Ibadan: Heinemann.
Falola, T. et al (1989) HISTORY OF NIGERIA VOL. I, Lagos: Longman.
Falola T. et al (1989) HISTORY OF NIGERIA VOLS. 2 AND 3, Lagos: Longman.
Ikime, O and Osoba, S. O. (eds) Tarikh: INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT IN AFRICA (Part I), Vol. 3, No. 4 London: Longman.
Ikime, O and Osoba, S. O. (eds) Tarikh: GOVERNMENT IN PRE-COLONIAL AFRICA, Vol. 4, No. 2 London, Longman
Ikime, O and Osoba, S. O. (eds) (undated): PEOPLES AND KINGDOMS OF WEST AFRICA IN THE PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD, Vol. 5, No. 1 London: Longman.
Ikime, O and Osoba, S. O. (eds) (undated) Tarikh: EUROPEANS CONQUEST AND AFRICAN RESISTANCE (Part 2), Vol. 4, London: Longman.
Ikime, O (1977) THE FALL OF NIGERIA: The British Conquest, London: Heinemann.
Ikime, O. (ed) (1980) GROUND WORK OF NIGERIAN HISTORY, Ibadan: Heinemann.
Isichei, E. (1983) A HISTORY OF NIGERIA, London: Longman.
Jorre, J. D. (1972) THE NIGERIA CIVIL WAR, London: Hordder and Stoughton.
Kani, A. M. and Gandi, K. (1990) A STATE AND SOCIETY IN THE SOKOTO CALIPHATE, Series I, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto.
Mohammed, B. (1982) AFRICA AND NON-ALIGNMENT: A STUDY IN THE FOREIGN RELATIONS OF NEW NATIONS, Kano: Triumph Publishers.
Offiong, D. A. (1980) IMPERIALISM AND DEPENDENCY: OBSTACLES TO DEVELOPMENT, Enugu: Fourth Dimension Publishers.
Ojigbo, O. (1982) Shehu Shagari: THE BIOGRAPHY OF NIGERIA’S FIRST EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, Yugoslavia Mlandiska Knjiga.
Okafor, I. (1989) HISTORY FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Onitsha, Jet Publishers.
Oliver, T. and Atmore, A. (1996) AFRICA SINCE 1880 (Fourth Edition) New York: Cambridge University Press.
Olaniyi, R.O. HISTORY FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IBADAN, Bounty Press, 2017
Olusanya G. O. (1973) THE SECOND WORLD WAR AND POLITICS IN NIGERIA, 1939 – 1953, Ibadan: Evans.
Omolewa, M. (1986) CERTIFICATE HISTORY OF NIGERIA, Lagos: Longman.
Onoja, I. (1998) PEACE-KEEPING AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY IN A CHANGING WORLD., Jos: Mono Expressions.
Onwubiko, K. (1983) SCHOOL CERTIFICATE HISTORY OF WEST AFRICA, Onitsha: African – First Publishers.
Tamuno, T. N. and Atanda A. (eds) (1989) Nigeria since Independence: THE FIRST 25 YEARS. Vol. III, Ibadan: Heinemann.
Tamuno, T. N. and Ukpabi, S. C. (eds) (1989) NIGERIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE: The First 25 Years (The Civil War years). Vol. IV, Ibadan: Heinemann.
Thompson, L. A. (2000) HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICA, Yale: Yale University Press.
Usman Y. B. (ed) (1979) STUDIES IN THE HISTORY OF SOKOTO CALIPHATE, New York: Third Press International.
Usman Y. B. (ed) and Alkali M. N. (1983) STUDIES IN THE HISTORY OF PRE-COLONIAL Borno, Zaria: NNPC.
Usman Y. B. and Kwanashei, G. A. (eds) INSIDE NIGERIA HISTORY 1950-1970: Events: Issues and Sources (Presidential Panel on Nigeria: Since Independence), University of Ibadan.
Usman Y. B. (ed) (1989) NIGERIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE: The First 25 Years: The Society Vol.I, Ibadan: Heinemann.
Usman Y. B. (2002) ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: The Terrible Experience, 1952 – 2002, Zaria: Abdullahi Smith Centre for Historical Research.
Webster, J. B. and Ikime, O. (eds) Tarikh: Early AFRICAN CHRISTIANITY, Vol. 2. No. 1. London: Longman.
Wilmot, P. F. (1980) APARTHEID AND AFRICAN LIBERATION: THE GRIEF AND THE HOPE, Ife: University of Ife Press.
Yakubu, A. M., Jumare, I and Saeed, A. G. (eds) (2005) NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CENTURY OF TRANSFORMATION, 1903 – 2003, Kaduna: Arewa House

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JAMB Yoruba textbooks

Yoruba is a popular JAMB language subject, especially required by South-Western institutions for Linguistics or other ARTS COURSES.

The recommended books below cover topics like oral literature, grammar, poetry, drama and prose in Yoruba.

Pick any of the listed titles and pair it with the YORUBA SYLLABUS and past questions.

Language

Abíọ́dún, J. (1995). ÀRÒKỌ ÀTI AÁYAN ÒGBUFỌ̀, Lagos: MAJAB Publishers.
Adéwọlé, L. O. (et al) (2000). EXAM FOCUS – YORÙBÁ LANGUAGE FOR WASSCE/ SSCE, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
Awóbùlúyì, O. (1978). ESSENTIALS OF YORÙBÁ GRAMMAR, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
Awóbùlúyì, O. (ed.) (1990). YORÙBÁ METALANGUAGE (ÈDÈ -ÌPERÍ YORÙBÁ) Vol. II, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
Awóbùlúyì, O. (2008). Ẹ̀KỌ́ ÌṢẸ̀DÁ -Ọ̀RỌ̀ YORÙBÁ, Akurẹ: Montem Paperback.
Awóbùlúyì, O. (2013). Ẹ̀KỌ́ GÍRÁMÀ ÈDÈ Yorùbá, Oṣogbo: Atman Ltd.
Babalọlá, A. (ed.) (1991). ÌWÉ ÌMỌ́DỌ̀TUN YORÙBÁ SSI – SSIII, Longman.
Bámgbóṣé, O.(ed.) (1984). YORÙBÁ METALANGUAGE (ÈDÈ -ÌPERÍ YORÙBÁ) Vol. 1, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
Bámgbóṣé, A. (1990). FỌNỌ́LỌ́JÌ ÀTI GÍRÁMÀ YORÙBÁ, Ìbàdàn.
Mustapha, O. (ed.) (1988). Ẹ̀KỌ́-ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ ÒDE-ÒNI SSI – SSIII, Macmillian Publishers.
Mustapha, O. (ed.) (1991). Ẹ̀KỌ́-ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ TITUN SSI–SSIII, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
Ọdẹ́tókun, A. (et al) (2005). ÌWÉ ÌGBÁRADÌ FÚN ÌDÁNWÓ YORÙBÁ, Ìbàdàn: Macmillan Publishers.
Owólabí, K. (1989). ÌJÌNLẸ̀ ÌTÚPALẸ̀ ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ (1) FÓNẸ́TÍÌKÌ ÀTI FỌNỌ́LỌ́JÌ, Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnòjé Press.
Owólabí, O. (et al) (1999). COUNTDOWN WASSCE/SSCE, NECO, JME (ÌWÉ ÌGBÁRÀDI FÚN ÌDÁNWÓ ÀṢEKÁGBÁ YORÙBÁ) Ìbàdàn: Evans.
Ọyádèyí, O. (1998). ÌJÌNLẸ̀ FỌNỌ́LỌ́JÌ ÀTI GÍRÁMÀ ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ, Ìbàdàn: Heinemann.

Culture

Adéoyè, C. L. (1979). ÀṢÀ ÀTI ÌṢE YORÙBÁ, Ìbàdàn: OUP.
Adéoyè, C. L. (1985). ÌGBÀGBỌ́ ÀTI Ẹ̀SÌN YORÙBÁ, Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnọ̣̀jé Press.
Ládéĺé, T. A. (et al) (1986). ÀKÓJỌPỌ̣̀ ÌWÁDÌÍ ÌJÌNLẸ̀ ÀṢÀ YORÙBÁ, Ìbàdàn: Macmillian Publishers.

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French textbooks for JAMB

French is required for candidates applying for French, Modern Languages and related courses.

These textbooks cover topics such as grammar, comprehension, oral French, vocabulary and composition.

Mix any of the books with past questions to get used to how JAMB structures its French questions.

Written Language

Adeleke,J.( 2018 ). A SHORT FRENCH GRAMMAR, 5th EDITION BADAGRY, Success Printers.
Adeniyi,E.A ( 2006 ) CONTES NIGERIANS II REVISED EDITION, Ilorin: Adek Graphic Productions.
Ajiboye, T. (2014) COMPANION TO FRENCH GRAMMAR (4TH EDITION): Ibadan: Cleavoketa books
Ajiboye, T. (2012) NOUVEL HORIZON, BOOK 4, NEW REVISED EDITION, Ibadan: Bounty Press
Hatier (1980) LE NOUVEAU BESCHERELLE: L’ART DE CONJUGUER, Ibadan: Spectrum Book Ltd.
Maice, G et Merlo, G., (1998), GRAMMAIRE PROGRESSIVE DU FRANÇAIS ( Niveau intermediaire), Paris: Clé international.
Mazauric,. C, et Sirejols, E. (2006) ON Y VA! Book 3,Ibadan : Spectrun Books Ltd.
Ojo, S. A.(2000) A COMPREHENSIVE REVISION HANDBOOK OF FRENCH GRAMMAR, Ibadan: Agoro Publishing Company.

Oral

Ajiboye, T. (2010) AN INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICE IN ORAL FRENCH, Ibadan: Bounty Press.

Culture of Francophone Countries

Girod R and Grand-Clement, F. (1979) COMMENT VIVENT LES FRANÇAIS, Paris: Hachette
Mbuko, L. (2000) FRENCH ESSAYS ON CULTURE AND CIVILISATION FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, Ibadan: Bounty Press.
Any other relevant materials, e.g. FRENCH NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, JOURNALS, AND DOCUMENTS ON FRANCOPHONE LIFE.

Dictionary

Any good French/English or French dictionary.

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Textbooks for Arabic in JAMB

Arabic is for Arabic, Islamic Studies with some Arts and other ISLAMIC COURSES.

The listed books cover topics like grammar (Nahw), literature, comprehension and composition in Arabic.

Get any of the available books plus the ARABIC SYLLABUS for full study.

Comprehension, Composition and Translation

بشير أحمد محيي الدين و المرضي مختار المرضي٬ المطالعة الواضحة٬ ٬ كنو- نيجيىريا ٬ شركة طن المى وأبنائه.
سيد حمرة مالك)2005م( ٬ اإلنشاء العربي المتوسط )للمدارس الثانوية(٬ إبادن٬ مطبعة الجامعة ب. ل. س.
عبد الفتاح صبري وعلي عمر بك٬ القراءة الرشيدة٬ الجزء 1 – 4 ٬ القاهرة٬ دار المعارف.
عبد هللا الطيب٬ سمير التالميذ٬ الجزء 1 – 2 ٬ الخرطوم٬ مكتب النشر.
غرب ط. زاريا)1999م(٬ كيف تكتب اإلنشاء٬ كنو- نيجيىريا٬ مطبعة جامعة بايرو.
محمد األول أبوبكر واآلخرون٬ العربية الميسرة الجديدة للمرحلة الثانوية٬ إبادن٬ دار سبكترم للطباعة والنشر.
محمد بديع شريف و سليم حكيم و الحاج حسين آدمو: العربية الجديدة فى نيجيريا٬ الكتاب 3-1 ٬ إكيجا- الغوش٬لونغمان.
Adekilekun, A. L. A.: Learning Arabic Language, Ilorin.
Balogun, I. A. B. and Oseni Z. I. (1982) A Modern Arabic Course Book 1 Lagos: Islamic Publications Bureau.
Haywood, J. A. and Nahmad, H. M. (1965), A New Arabic Grammar of the Written Language, London: Lund Humphries.
Malik, S. H. A. (1982) A Guide to Arabic Composition, Books I & II, Lagos I.P.B.
Arabic newspapers, magazines and journals.

Grammar

علي الجارم و مصطفى أمين٬ النحو الواضح لمدارس المرحلة األولية٬ الجرء 1 – ٬3 القاهرة٬ دار المعارف.٬
محمد أجروم الصنهاجي٬ متن األجرومية٬ القاهرة.
محمد محيي الدين عبد الحميد٬ التحفة السنية بشرح المقدمة األجرومية٬ بيروت٬ دار الفكر.
Haywood, J.A and Nahmad, H.M (1965), A New Arabic Grammar of the Written Language, London: Lund Humphries.

Arabic Literature

أحمد االسكندري واآلخرون٬ المفصل في تاريخ األدب العربي٬ القاهرة٬ المعارف العمومية.
زكريا حسين)2004م(٬ المأدبة األدبية للطالب العربية في أفريقيا ٬ أوتثي٬ دار النور.
عبد هللا بن محمد بن فودي تزيين الورقات ٬ إبادن٬ مطبعة جامعة إبادن.
الوهاب دنالد شئث)2009م(٬ الشعر العربي النيجيري بين الماضي والحاضر٬ والية نيجر- نيجيريا٬ مطبعة بيك
المحدودة
عيسى ألبي أبوبكر)الدكتور( ٬ ديوان الرياض٬ مدينة إيوو- نيجيريا ٬ النهار.
مرتضى بدماصي)1997م(٬ مستقبل اللغة العربية في نيجيريا٬ الغوس٬ دار النشر اإلسالمية
صديق فاروق أبو الرضا٬ مختارات من توجيهات المنبر للشيخ آدم عبد هللا اإللوري٬ القاهرة٬ مطبعة المعرفة.
محمد ثالث مي أنغو)2006م(٬ لماذا يكرهوننا٬ ط2 ٬ كنو٬ مطبعة سمباش

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JAMB Hausa textbooks

Hausa is popular among candidates from Northern states applying for HAUSA-RELATED COURSES.

These books cover topics such as oral literature, grammar, poetry, drama and prose in Hausa.

Pick one and study with the HAUSA SYLLABUS and past questions.

Recommended Texts

Almajir, T.S. et al. (2016) IDIOMS IN ENGLISH – Hausa, Zaria; ABU, Press
Galadanci, M.K.M. (1976), INTRODUCTION TO HAUSA GRAMMAR, Zaria: Longman
Junju, M.H. (1980), RAYAYYEN NAHAWUN HAUSA, Zaria: NNPC
Muhammad, Y.M. (2005), FASSARAR HAUSA, Zaria: ABU Press
Sani, M.A.Z. (1999), TSARIN SAUTI DA NAHAWUN HAUSA, Ibadan: UP Plc
Sani, M.A.Z. et al (2000), EXAM FOCUS: HAUSA LANGUAGE, Ibadan: UP Plc
Skinner, N. (1977), GRAMMAR OF HAUSA, Zaria: NNPC
Yahaya, I.Y. et al (1992), DARUSSAN HAUSA DON MANYAN MAKARANTUN SAKANDARE 1 – 3, Ibadan: UP Plc

Adabi Da Al’adu (Literature and Culture)

Bichi, A.Y. (1979), Waƙoƙin Bikin Aure, Lagos: Nelson
Dangambo, A. (1984), Rabe – Raben Adabin Baka da Muhimmancinsa Ga Rayuwar Hausawa, Kano: Triumph Publishing Company
Gusau, S.M. (1991), Makaɗa Da Mawaƙan Hausa, Kaduna: Fisbas Media Service
Ibrahim, M.S. (1977), Kowa Ya Sha Kiɗa, Zaria: Longman
Madauci, I. et al (1992), Hausa Customs, Zaria: ABU Press
Umar, M.B. (1976), Ɗanmaraya Jos Da Waƙoƙinsa, Ibadan: OUP
Umar, M.B. (1977), Wasannin Tashe, Zaria: NNPC

Ƙamusai (Dictionaries)

Bargery G.P. (1951), A HAUSA – ENGLISH DICTIONARY AND ENGLISH-HAUSA VOCABULARY London: OUP
Newman, R.M. (1997), AN ENGLISH-HAUSA DICTIONARY, Ibadan: Longman
Newman and Newman (1977), SABON ƘAMUS NA HAUSA ZUWA TURANCI, Ibadan: UPL
Skinner, N. (1993), KAMUS NA TURANCI DA HAUSA, Zaria: NNPC
CSNL: (2006), ƘAMUSUN HAUSA NA JAMI’AR BAYERO Zaria: ABU Press

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Textbooks for Music in JAMB

Music is required for candidates going for PERFORMING ARTS COURSES like Music.

These listed books cover topics like music theory, Nigerian and African music, notation, history of music and instruments.

Combine with the MUSIC SYLLABUS to know the areas JAMB focuses on most.

Adesipe, A.E. (2025). ESSENTIAL MUSIC FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS WITH INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. Tonad Publishers, Mowe Ibafo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Adesipe, A.E. (2025). ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN AFRICAN MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
Adesipe, A.E. (2024). HISTORY OF NIGERIAN FOLKSONGS, ADLEK Printing Press, Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria.
Adesipe, A.E. (2024). NIGERIAN FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
Adesipe, A.E. (2025). AFRICAN MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
Akpabot, S.E. (1986). FOUNDATION OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC. Ibadan Spectrum Books, Nigeria.
Agu, C.C. (1999). FORMS AND ANALYSIS OF AFRICAN MUSIC. Enugu: New Generation Books, Nigeria.
Echezona, W. W. C. (1981). NIGERIAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Enugu: Apollo Publishing Ltd. Nigeria.
Ekwueme, Lucy. U. (2007). SONGS FOR HAPPY LITTLE PEOPLE, Lagos: West African Book Publisher Limited
Hosier, (1961). INSTRUMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA OXFORD: Oxford University Press.
Kamien Roger (2008). MUSIC AN APPRECIATION. New York McGraw Hill Book Company.
Kennedy, M. (1985). THE CONCISE OXFORD DICTIONARY OF MUSIC, (Third Edition), London: Oxford University Press.
Kitson, C. H. (1978). ELEMENTARY HARMONY BOOK 2, London: Oxford University Press.
Kofoworola, Z. O. And Lateef, Y. (1987). HAUSA PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSIC, Lagos: Nigeria Magazine.
Mensah, A. A. (Undated) FOLKSONGS FOR SCHOOLS, Accra.
Mensah, I.T. (1990) UNDERSTANDING MUSIC. Books 1-3. Otuamic Publications.
Nketia J. H. K. (1973). AFRICAN MUSIC IN GHANA, Folksongs of Ghana. University Press, Accra Ghana
Osunniyi, J.A. (1994). AN EASY WAY TO LEARNING MUSIC, Lagos: Jac-Ola Printing Press, Nigeria.
Robert Manford et al (1990). MUSIC FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. H. Gangaram Bombay
Vidal, A.O. (2012). SELECTED TOPICS ON NIGERIAN MUSIC. Ile-Ife: Imef African Music Publishers, Nigeria.

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Igbo textbooks for JAMB

Igbo is another popular JAMB language subject, required in most South-East institutions for Arts and IGBO-RELATED COURSES.

These books cover topics like oral literature, grammar, poetry, drama and prose in Igbo.

Pick any available textbook below and pair it with the IGBO SYLLABUS and past questions.

Agụ-Ọfọdile, M.C. (2007). Nkụzi Asụsụ Igbo N’ụzọ Dị Mfe Maka Ndị Sinịọ Sekọndịrị Nke Atọ. Ibadan: Austin Modest Publishers.
Ụba – Mgbemena, A. (2006): Ntọala Usoroasụsụ Igbo. Ibadan: Gold Press Ltd.
Ofili, D. N., Anozie C. C. and Chukwu, A. O. (2012): Lingwistiiki Sayensị Asụsụ II. Enugu: Computer Edge Publishers.
Ezikeojiaku, P. A., Okebalama, C. N., Onweluzo, C. N. and Ekwe B. U. (1991). Ule Igbo Maka Sinịọ Sekọndịrị. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Anọzie, C. C. (2003). Igbo Kwenu: Akụkọ na Omenala ndị IgboEnugu: Computer Edge Publishers.
Ikekeonwu, C., Ezikeojiaku, P. A., Ubani, A. and Ugoji, J. (1999).Fonọlọji na Grama Igbo. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Emenanjọ, E. N., Dike, O. N., Agomo S. N. and Ezeuko, R. O. (1999). Exam Focus Maka WASSCE Na UTME. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Ọfọmata, C. E. (2005): Ndezu Ụtọasụsụ Igbo. Enugu: Format Publishers (Nig.) Ltd.
Nzeakọ, J. U. T. (1972). Omenala Ndị Igbo. Ibadan: Longman (Nig.) Ltd.
Okoye, O. F. S., Ofoegbu, N. F. and Ezidiegwu, B. L. (1997)Ọgbara Ọhụrụ Elidingtọasụsụ Igbo maka Sinịọ Sekọndịrị. Onitsha: Houston Publishers Ltd.
Osuagwu, B. I. N. (1979). Ndị Igbo na Omenala Ha. Nigeria: Macmillan.
Ubesie, T. U. (1978). Ọdịnala Ndị Igbo. Ibadan: Oxford University Press.
Umeh, I. O. A., Onyekaonwu, G. O., Nwadike, I. U. and Okeke I. O. (1992).Ụtọasụsụ na Agụmagụ Igbo nke Sinịọ Sekọndịrị Sukul. Ibadan: Evans.

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Textbooks for Art in JAMB

Fine Art is required especially for Fine and Applied Arts, Architecture and related courses.

The listed books cover topics such as drawing, painting, sculpture, art history and design principles.

Study any one alongside the ART SYLLABUS as that’s the source of its JAMB questions.

Banjoko, I. (2000) VISUAL ARTS MADE EASY: Textbook for Schools and Colleges, Lagos, Movic Publishing Company Ltd.
Egonwa, O.D. (1991) AFRICAN ART: A CONTEMPORARY SOURCE BOOK, Benin: Osasu Publishers.
Egunlae, S.A. (1985) THE ESSENTIAL GROUND WORK IN ART AND DESIGN, Omotola Standard Press and Bookshop (Nig) Ltd.
Erese, U. O. and Ogunsina E. D. (1989) CREATIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR J. S. S. Onibonoje Press.
Nahab, S. J. (2003) ART OF THE MILLENNIUM FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Ehindero (Nig.) Ltd.
Ogumor, E. (1993) CERTIFICATE ART FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Olaosebikan W. A. (1982) CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS, Evans.
Olurukooba, B. K. (1991) ART FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, ABU.
Uzoagba I. N. (1982) UNDERSTANDING ART IN GENERAL EDUCATION, Onitsha; African Publishing Ltd.
Wangboje, I. N. (1982) A TEXTBOOK ON ART FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Evans Publishers.
Oyedun, Y.F. (2017) EXCEL IN ARTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, DYEING, STARCHING AND BLEACHING, Lagos Yemsol Graphic Communication

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JAMB textbooks for Commercial subjects

Commercial candidates take Economics, Accounting, and Commerce as part of their combination.

These subjects have specific textbooks recommended by JAMB that align closely with the topics and calculations that appear in the examination. Using the right books for these subjects can make a significant difference in your performance.

Economics textbooks for JAMB

Economics is popular in JAMB for commercial and social science students.

Its topics are broad, covering micro-economics, macro-economics, demand and supply, national income, money and banking, international trade and more.

These books are based on the ECONOMICS SYLLABUS, the source of all its past questions.

Aderinto, A.A et al (1996) ECONOMICS: EXAM FOCUS, Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Black, J. (1997) OXFORD DICTIONARY OF ECONOMICS. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Eyiyere, D.O. (1980) ECONOMICS MADE EASY, Benin City, Quality Publishers Ltd.
Fajana, F. et al (1999) COUNTDOWN TO SSCE/JME ECONOMICS Ibadan: Evans
Falodun, A.B. et al (1997) ROUND-UP ECONOMICS, Lagos: Longman
Kountsoyiannis, A. (1979) MODERN MICROECONOMICS, London: Macmillan
Lipsey, R.G. (1997) AN INTRODUCTION TO POSITIVE ECONOMICS, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Samuelson, P and Nordhaus, W. (1989) ECONOMICS, Singapore: McGraw-Hill
Udu E and Agu G.A. (2005) NEW SYSTEM ECONOMICS: a Senior Secondary Course, Ibadan: Africana FIRST Publishers Ltd.
Wannacott and Wannacott (1979) ECONOMICS, New York: McGraw-Hill.
Brownson-oton Richard (2010). WHAT IS MICRO-ECONOMICS? Niky Printing and Publishing coy.

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Textbooks for Commerce in JAMB

Commerce is popular with Commercial students applying for Business Administration, Marketing or related courses.

These books cover topics like trade, commercial documents, insurance, business organizations, stock exchange, etc.

Mix it with the COMMERCE SYLLABUS and past questions.

Adedokun, M.O., Udokogu, P.C and Ogunji, C.O.N SENIOR SECONDARY COMMERCE Book One, Two and Three.
Anderson, D. J. (1978) COMMERCE FOR WEST AFRICA, London: Macmillan.
Ahukannah, L. I. et al (1992) COMMERCE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS Onitsha: Africana – First Publishers.
Asaolu, A. and Igwe, P. M. (2005) NEW SYLLABUS COMMERCE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS Books 1 – 3 (Second Edition) Ibadan: Evans.
Azuh, Daniel C. and Soyibo, Adedokun, COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATE COMMERCE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS (3)
Babatunde, A. H. (1999) HANDBOOK ON COMMERCE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, (First Edition), Global Publications.
Ibru, G. M. (2004) Nigeria: THE PROMISE OF TOURISM, Lagos: G.S.L. Publishing Limited.
Igwe, P. M. et al (2004) COUNTDOWN TO WASSCE/SSCE/NECO/JME COMMERCE, Ibadan: Evans.
James, A. F. et al (1996) MANAGEMENT (Sixth Edition), New Delhi: Prentice Hall).
Nwachukwu, C. C. (1999) MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE, Onitsha: Africana – First Publishers.
Odedokun, M. O. et al (1999) COMMERCE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Books 1 – 3, Lagos: Longman.
Odoom, F. F. (1998) COMMERCE FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Books 1 – 3, Ibadan: Onibonoje.
Onifade, A. (2001) MANAGEMENT: OFFICE BUSINESS EDUCATION, Abeokuta: KAPPCO.
Onu, A. J. C. (2000) MARKETING TODAY, Abuja: Precious Treasures Ltd.
Pallister, J. and Isaacs, A. (eds) (2002) A DICTIONARY OF BUSINESS (Third Edition), Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Ubaka, O. A., (2012), COMMERCE SIMPLIFIED FOR SSS 1 – 3, WAEC, NECO, JAMB & NABTEB EXAMS, Garki, Abuja: Andyson Millennium Concepts Ltd.
Longe,O.A (2020), Ikeja, Lagos: ESSENTIAL COMMERCE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS; Tonad Publishers Limited.

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JAMB Home Economics textbooks

Home Economics is for candidates applying for Home Economics, Hospitality and related courses.

These recommended books cover topics like food and nutrition, family living, textiles, home management, etc.

Pick one and pair with the HOME ECONOMICS SYLLABUS for full preparation.

Anfani-Joe, M.E. and Ogunjide, L.O. (1993) HOME MANAGEMENT FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL 1 – 3, Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Anyakoha, E.U. and Eluwa, M. (1990) HOME MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, Onitsha: Africana FIRST Publishers.
Anyakoha, E.U (2006) HOME ECONOMICS FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOOKS 1 – 3, Onitsha Africana FIRST Publishers.
Enid O’Reilly-Wright (1985) THE STUDENT’S COOKERY BOOK. Oxford University Press.
Haselgrove N. M. and Scallon K. A. (1981) THE HOW AND WHY OF COOKERY. Granda Publishing Limited
Neil, A and Hesmondhalgh, Z. (1985) A COMPLETE REVISION COURSE FOR O’LEVEL AND GCE HOME ECONOMICS, Revised, Charles Co. Ltd.
Ogunjide, L.O., Egbuchulam, B., Eyisi, O. Anfani-Joe, M.E and Olusanya, J.O. (1993) CLOTHING AND TEXTILES FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS 1 – 3, Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Okeke S. U. N. (2009) HOME ECONOMICS FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE. Africana First Publishers.
Olusanya, J.O., Eyis, O., Anfani-Joe, M.E., Ogunjide, L.O. and Egbuchulam, B. (1990) FOODS AND NUTRITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS Books 1 – 3, Ibadan: University Press Plc.
Olusanya, J. O., Olojala, S. O., Bala, F and Eyisi, O. (2000) EXAM FOCUS, FOOD AND NUTRITION FOR WASSCE AND SSCE, Ibadan: University Press Plc.

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Accounting textbooks for JAMB

Principles of Accounting is general among those applying for FINANCE COURSES like Accounting or Banking and Finance.

These books cover topics like books of accounts, final accounts, depreciation, partnership accounts, etc.

They’re based on the ACCOUNTING SYLLABUS, so combine your study with past questions too.

Adekunle, K.O. (2014). BOUNTY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGE, Ibadan: Bounty Press Ltd.
Agbasiere, E.A., Ufot C.I and Olugbenga T.E. (2015). NEW AGE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SSS TEXT BOOKS, Anambra: New Age Press Ltd.
Ayodele A. (2015). FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, Ibadan: Spectrum Books Ltd.
Ekwue K. C. (2010). PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS, Book 1 & 2, Onitsha: Adson Publishing Company
Femi L. (2013). SIMPLIFIED AND AMPLIFIED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING. Frankwood and Alan S. (2002).
FRANKWOOD’S BUSINESS ACCOUNTING, Prentice Hall International Edition.
Hassan M. M. (2001). GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING, Lagos: Malthouse Press Limited.
Ibrahim, R.A and Kazeem R. A (2018). ESSENTIAL FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS (SIXTH EDITION), Ogun State: Tonad Publishers Limited.
Igben, R. O. (2004). FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING MADE SIMPLE (Vol. I) Lagos: Roi Publishers.
ICAN (2021). FOUNDATION LEVEL FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STUDY TEXT, Lagos: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
Ono, D.I., Oshunnira, M. and Ozurigbo, P.M. (2015). FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Ibadan: Hebn Publishers Plc.

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Conclusion

These JAMB recommended textbooks are your most reliable starting point for UTME preparation.

Because they cover the topics in the JAMB syllabus with a clear picture of what to expect in the exam.

The best approach is to study with these books alongside JAMB SYLLABUS and PAST QUESTIONS for your subjects so that you’re not just reading but also testing yourself.

Also see our guide on HOW TO SCORE 300+ IN JAMB for strategies that high scorers use.

Our free JAMB STUDY PLAN can help you organise your preparation into a daily routine.

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