Hello friends, welcome to the Schoolsmint education blog today I will show you the JAMB Recommended Textbooks (Materials) for UTME Candiadates.
Many candidate fail every year not because they didn’t know it but they used to read what is not recommended by jamb some will even go out of syllabus I’ve one name for those people toxic movers and what they read is toxic to their basic knowledge they didn’t need it at that level.Some even go ahead and buy series of a-level text book and forget to read the basic stuff.I’m once a victim of this there was a year i read all those toxic stuff i didn’t need do you know what i got? I got 236 and the following year i didn’t have much time to prepare i just read all those o-level books and i got 277.
I look out one day i discovered that many people like me are outside suffering because they didn’t have the right material that is why i decided to help others out there who are a victim also .
We will list the UTME subject and the recommended text by JAMB.
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JAMB Recommended Textbooks (Materials) for UTME Candiadates
1. Agriculture
2. Arabic JAMB Recommended Textbooks
1. COMPREHENSION, COMPOSITION AND TRANSLATION.
2. سيد حمرة مالك: الإنشاء العربى المتوسط (للمدارس الثانوية) إبادن مطبعة الجامعة ب. ل. س. 2005م.
3. عبد الفتاح صبرى و علي عمر بك: القراءة الرشيدة. الجزء 1 – 4 القاهرة: دار المعارف.
4. عبد الله الطيب: سمير التلاميذ الجزء 1 – 2 الخرطوم: مكتب النشر.
5. غرب ط. زاريا (1999م): كيف تكتب الإنشاء: كنو مطبعة جامعة بايرو.
6. محمد الأول أبوبكر و الآخرون: العربية الميسرة الجديدة للمرحلة الثانوية. إبادن: دار سبكترم للطباعة و النشر.
7. محمد بديع شريف و سليم حكيم و الحاج حسين آدمو: العربية الجديدة فى نيجيريا. الكتاب 1 – 3 إكيجا: لونغمان.
8. Adekilekun, A. L. A.: Learning Arabic Language, Ilorin.
9. Balogun, I. A. B. and Oseni Z. I. (1982) A Modern Arabic Course Book 1 Lagos: Islamic Publications Bureau.
10. Haywood, J. A. and Nahmad, H. M. (1965), A New Arabic Grammar of the Written Language, London: Lund Humphries.
11. Malik, S. H. A. (1982) A Guide to Arabic Composition, Books I & II, Lagos I.P.B.
12. Arabic newspapers, magazines and journals.
2. GRAMMAR
2. محمد أجروم الصنهاجى: متن الأجرومية. القاهرة.
3. محمد محيي الدين عبد الحميد: التحفة السنية بشرح المقدمة الأجرومية. بيروت: دار الفكر.
4. Haywood, J.A and Nahmad, H.M (1965), A New Arabic Grammar of the Written Language, London: Lund Humphries.
3. ARABIC LITERATURE
2- زكريا حسين: الطبقة العليا: دار النور أوتثى 2006م NECO/WAEC
3- مصطفى لطفي المنفلوطي: العبرات بيروت والقاهرة (2004) WAEC/NECO
4- جميل عبد الله الكنوي: ادفع بالتي هي أحسن مكتبة الحكمة الإسلامية كنو (2013) NECO/WAEC
5- أحمد الاسكندري والآخرون: المفصل في تاريخ الأدب العربي NECO/WAEC
TRANSLITERATION OF THE ABOVE BOOKS
1- ZAKARIYAU I. OSENI: AL-MA’DUBAT AL-ADABIYYAH.
2- ZAKARIYAU I. OSENI: AL-TABAQATAL-ULYA (THE UPPER CLASS)
3- MUSTAPHA LUTFI AL-MANFALUTI: AL-ABARAT.
4- JAMIL ABDULLAHI ALKANAWI: IDFA’A BIL LATI HIYA AHSAN.
5- AHMAD AL-ASKANDARI WAL AKHARUN: ALMUFASSAL FI TARIKH AL-ADABUL ARABI.
3. Art
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.
Eguilae, 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 Publish Ltd
Wangboje, I. N. (1982) A Textbook on Art for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Evans Publishers
4. Biology
5. Chemistry JAMB Recommended Textbooks
5. Uche, I. O. Adenuga, I. J. and Iwuagwu, S. L. (2003). Countdown to WASSCE/SSCE, NECO, JME Chemistry, Ibadan: Evans.
6. Commerce JAMB Recommended Textbooks
Ubaka, O. A., (2012), Commerce Simplifiedfor SSS 1 – 3, WAEC, NECO, JAMB & NABTEB EXAMS, Garki, Abuja: Andyson Millennium Concepts Ltd.
7. Christian Religious Studies
8. Economics JAMB Recommended Textbooks
9. French JAMB Recommended Textbooks
A. i.Written Language
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.
Byrne and Churchill (1980) A Comprehensive French Grammar.
Hatier (1980) Le Nouveau Bescherelle: LÂ’Art de Conjuguer, Ibadan: Spectrum Book Ltd.
Maice, G et Merlo, G : (1998): Grammaire progressive du français ( Niveau, Paris: CleÌ intermediaire) 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.
Any other relevant materials on French Grammar.
A. ii. Oral
Ajiboye, T. (2010) An Introduction to Practice in Oral French, Ibadan: Bount Press.
Leon, M. (1978) Initiation à la Prononciation du Français Standard.
Any other materials that emphasise oral practice.
B. 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.
C. Dictionary
Any good French/English or French dictionary.
10. Geography JAMB Recommended Textbooks
11. Government JAMB Recommended Textbooks
12. Hausa
NauÂ’i Marubuci Littafi
Zube: Bambale, M.B. Kome Nisan Dare
Zaria: NNPC, 2009
WAEC AND NECO
Waƙa: Haɗeja, M. Waƙoƙin Mu’azu Haɗeja
Zaria: NNPC, 1980
WAEC AND NECO
Wasan
Kwaikwayo: Katsina, U.Ɗ. Kulɓa Na Ɓarna
Zaria: NNPC, 2011
WAEC AND NECO
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.
13. History JAMB Recommended Textbooks
Ayandele, A. E. et al (1986): The Making of Modern Africa, The Twentieth Century Vol2., Longman.
Ajayi and Crowther (1971): History of West Africa Vol. I, London, Longman.
Ajayi and Crowther (1974): History of West Africa Vol. II, London, Longman.
Akinloye, S. A. (1976): Emergent African States: Topics in Twentieth Century African History, Longman.
Akinyemi, A. B., Agbi, S. O and Otunbanjo, A. O. (eds) (1989): Nigeria since Independence: The First 25 years.
(International Relations) Vol x, Heinemann. Ibadan.
Anene J. C. and Brown, G (1966): African in the 19th and 20th centuries, Ibadan: University Press.
Anene J. C. (1966): Southern Nigeria in Transition, 1885 – 1906, Cambridge: 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.
Ashiwaju A. I., Croder, M and Denzer, I. R. (eds) Tariki 25, Grassroots Leadership in Colonial West Africa, Vol. 7, London: Longman.
Atanda, J. A. Ashiwaju, G and Abubakar, Y. (eds) (1989) Nigeria since Independence: The First Years: Religion Vol. i., Ibadan Heinemann.
Barkindo, B. et al (1989): Africa and the Wider World, Vol. 1. Lagos: Longman.
Barkindo, B. et al (1996): African 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.
Celeman, J. S. (1986) Nigeria: Background to Nationalism, Benin: Broburg and Wistrom.
Clerk, T. A. (1991): Right Honourable Gentleman: The Life and Times of Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Zaria: Hudahuda Publishing Company.
Cohen, D. I. and Daniel, J. (eds) (1981): Political Economy of Africa: Selected Readings, London, Longman.
Crowther, M.West Africa:An introduction to its History, Longman,1977.
Crowther, M. Nigeria: An introduction to its History, London:Longman,1979.
Dike, K. O. (1956): Trade and Politics in the Niger Delta, London: Oxford University Press.
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 Vol. 2 and 3, Lagos: Longman.
Gboyega, A., Abubakar, Y and Aliyu Y. (eds) (1989): Nigeria since Independence: The First 25 Years Public Administration, Vol. III, Ibadan: Heinemann.
Hallet, R. (1975): Africa since 1875, Ibadan: Heinemann.
Hopkins, A. G. (1973): An Economic History of West Africa, 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) (1974) Leadership in 19th Century Africa: Essays from Tarikh, London: Longman
Ikime, O. (1968) Merchant Price of the Niger Delta, London: Heinemann.
Ikime, O. (ed) (1980) Ground work of Nigerian History, Ibadan: Heinemann.
Iseihei, 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.
Mahdi, A., Kwanashei, G. A and Yakubu M. (eds) (1994) Nigeria: The state of the Nation and the Way Forward, Kaduna: Arewa House.
Martin, P. M and Omera, P. (1995) (eds) Africa (Third Edition), Bloomington: Indiana University Press.
Mohammed, B. (1982) Africa and Non-alignment: A study in the Foreign Relations of New Nations, Kano: Triumph Publishers.
Mohammed A. S. and Adamu, S.(eds) (2005) Nigeria and the Reform of the United Nations, Zaria: Hanwa.
Nzula, A. T., Potekhin and Zusmanovich (1979) Forced Labour in Colonial Africa, London: Zed Press.
Offiong, D. A. (1980) Imperialism and Dependency: Obstacles to Development, Enugu: Fourth Dimension Publishers.
Ojigbo, O. (1982) Shehu Shagari: The Biography of NigeriaÂ’s First Executive President, Yugoslavia MlandiskaKnjiga.
Okafor, I. (1989) History for Senior Secondary Schools, Onitsha, Jet Publishers.
Oliver, T. and Afmore, A. (1996) Africa since 1880 (Fourth Edition) New York: Cambridge University Press.
Olusanya G. O. (1973) The Second World War and Politics in Nigeria, 1939 – 1953, Ibadan: Evans.
Omar O. (1966) The Zulu Aftermath: A Nineteenth-Century Revolution in Bantu Africa, London: Longman.
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 Atanda J. A. M. (eds) (1989) Nigeria since Independence: The First 25 Years. (Government and Public Policy), Vol. IV, 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) (1981) The Transformation of Katsina, 1400 – 1883, Zaria: Ahmadu Bello University Press.
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.
Yakubu A. M. (2006) Emirs and Politicians: Reform, Reactions and Recrimination in Northern Nigeria, 1950 – 1966, Kaduna: Baraka Publishers.
14. Home Economics JAMB Recommended Textbooks
15. Igbo JAMB Recommended Textbooks
1. Emenanjo, E. N., Okolie, F. O. and Ekwe, B. U. (1995)
Igbo maka Sinịọ Sekọndịrị Sukul I.
2. Emenanjo, E. N., Dike, O. N., Agomo S. N and Ezeuko, R. O. (1999)
Exam Focus maka WASSCE na UME, Ibadan: University Press Plc.
3. Ezikeojiaku, P. A. Okebalama, C. N. Onweluzo, C. N and Ekwe B. U. (1991)
Ule Igbo maka Sinịọ Sekọndịrị, Ibadan: University Press Plc.
4. Ikekeonwu, C., Ezikeojiaku, P. A., Ubani, A. and Ugoji, J. (1999)
Fonọlọji na Grama Igbo, Ibadan: University Press Plc
5. Nzeakọ, J. U. T. (1972): Omenala Ndị Igbo, Ibadan: Longman.
6. Okoye, O. F. S., Ofoegbu, N. F. and Ezidiegwu, B. L. (1997)
Ọgbara Ọhụrụ Ụtọasụsụ Igbo maka Sinịọ Sekọndịrị, Onitsha:
Houston Publishers Ltd.
7. Osuagwu, B. I. N. (1979): Ndị Igbo na Omenala Ha, Nigeria: Macmillan.
8. Ubesie, T. U. (1978): Ọdịnala Ndị Igbo, Ibadan: Oxford University Press.
9. 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.
10. Ụba – Mgbemena, A. (2006): Ntọala Usoroasụsụ Igbo, Ibadan:
Gold Press Ltd.
11. Anọzie, C. C. (2003), Igbo Kwenu: Akụkọ na Omenala ndị Igbo
Enugu: Computer Edge Publishers.
12. Ọfọmata, C. E. (2005): Ndezu Ụtọasụsụ Igbo. Enugu: Format Publishers (Nig) Ltd.
13. Ofili, D. N., Anozie C.C. and Chukwu, A.O. (2012): Lingwistiiki Sayensị Asụsụ II.
Enugu: Computer Edge Publishers.
16. Islamic Studies JAMB Recommended Textbooks
17. Literature in English JAMB Recommended Textbooks
A LIST OF SELECTED AFRICAN AND NON-AFRICAN PLAYS, NOVELS AND POEMS
Drama:
African:
i. Frank Ogodo Ogbeche : Harvest of Corruption
Non African:
i. William Shakespeare : Othello
Prose:
African:
i. Amma Darko : Faceless
Non-African:
i. Richard Wright : Native Son
Poetry:
African:
i. Birago Diop : Vanity
ii. Gbemisola Adeoti : Ambush
iii. Gabriel Okara : Piano and Drums
iv. Gbanabam Hallowell : The Dining Table
v. Lenrie Peter : The Panic of Growing Older
vi. Kofi Awoonor : The Anvil and the Hammer
Non African:
i. Alfred Tennyson : Crossing the Bar
ii. George Herbert : The Pulley
iii. William Blake : The School Boy
iv. William Morris : The Proud King
1. ANTHOLOGIES
Gbemisola, A. (2005)Naked Soles, Ibadan: Kraft
Hayward, J. (ed.) (1968) The Penguin Book of English Verse, London: Penguin
Johnson, R. et al (eds.) (1996) New Poetry from Africa, Ibadan: UP Plc
Kermode, F. et al (1964) Oxford Anthology of English Literature,Vol. II, London: OUP
Nwoga D. (ed.) (1967) West African Verse, 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
2. CRITICAL TEXT
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.
18. Mathematics JAMB Recommended Textbooks
19. Music
20. Physics JAMB Recommended Textbooks
21. Principle of Account JAMB Recommended Textbooks
22. Use Of English JAMB Recommended Textbooks
23. Yoruba JAMB Recommended Textbooks
Abíọ́dún, Jíbọ́là (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. (1990) Yorùbá Metalanguage (Èdè-Ìperí Yorùbá) Vol. II, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
Awóbùlúyì, O. (2008) Èkọ́ Ìsẹ̀dá-Òrọ̀ Yorùbá, Akure: Montem Paperback.
Awóbùlúyì, O. (2013) Èkọ́ Gírámà Èdè Yorùbá, Osogbo: 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 áti Gírámà Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn
Mustapha, O. (ed.) (1988) Èkọ́ – Èdè Yorùbá òde – òní SSI – SSIII, Macmillian
Mustapha, O. (ed.) (1991) Èkọ́ – Èdè Yorùbá Titun SSI–SSIII, Yorùbá, Ìbà dàn: UP Plc.
Ọdẹ́tókun, Adémọ́lá (et. al) (2005) Ìwé Ìgbáradì fún Ìdánwó Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Macmillan
Owólabí, K. (1989) Ìjìnlẹ̀ Ìtúpalẹ̀ Èdè Yorùbá (1) Fónẹ́tíkì àti Fọnọ́lọ́jì, Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnòjé Press
Owólabí, O, (et al) (1999) Countdown WASSCE/SSCE. NECO, JME (Ìwé Ìgbáradì fún Ìdánwó Àṣekágbá Yorùbá) Ìbàdàn: Evans
Ọyàdèyi, O. (1998) Ìjìnlẹ̀ Fọnọ́lọ́jì áti Gírámà Èdè Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Heinemann
LITERAURE
All the prescribed texts are reflected as applicable on the syllabus under Topics/Contents/Notes column.
CULTURE
Adéoyè, C. L. (1979) Àṣà àti Ìṣe Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: OUP
Adéoyè, C. L. (1985) Ìgbàgbọ́ àti Èsi`n Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnọ̀jẹ́ press
Ládejé, T. A. et al (1986) Àkójọpọ̀ Ìwádìí Ìjìnlẹ̀ Àṣà Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Macmillian publishers.