The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has slated August 7, 2026 as the final deadline for the submission of textbooks and other instructional materials for the 2026 Phase I assessment, reassessment and ranking exercise.
According to statement issued by NERDC on Friday, the extension gave publishers, authors and other stakeholders until the new date to complete their submissions.
The Council said the extension, approved under the Federal Ministry of Education, followed an earlier deadline of July 3, 2026, and was intended to encourage wider participation in the national textbook evaluation exercise while providing eligible stakeholders additional time to finalise and submit their materials.
Subsequently, the Executive Secretary of NERDC, Prof. Salisu Shehu said the extension was granted to ensure that more publishers, authors and other participants in the book industry had the opportunity to take part in the 2026 Phase I textbook assessment process.
“This final extension is being granted to ensure broader participation and provide publishers, authors, and other eligible stakeholders with an additional opportunity to complete and submit their materials for participation in the 2026 Phase I textbook assessment, reassessment, and ranking exercise”, he said.
NERDC urged all intending participants to take advantage of the final window, stressing that every submission must comply with the approved procedures outlined in the Textbook Quality Indicators and Submission Guidelines.
The Council noted that the guidelines remain unchanged and were available on its official website for prospective participants.
It further warned that the August 7 deadline is final and that no additional extension would be granted.
“No further extension will be granted, and late submissions received after the final deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances,” the Council stated.
NERDC also expressed appreciation to publishers, authors and other stakeholders for their continued cooperation and urged them to ensure prompt compliance with the submission requirements to facilitate a smooth assessment and ranking process.
