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FG bans 25% textbooks, sets 70% pass mark for school books
PoliticsTextbook ban and new standards
The Federal Government has taken a stance against substandard textbooks in Nigerian schools by introducing a new standard.
The new standard follows a national textbook assessment and ranking exercise conducted by the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).
- Coverage on "FG bans 25% textbooks, sets 70% pass mark for school books" is currently concentrated in center-aligned outlets with primary documentation.
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Key Takeaways
- 25% of textbooks have been banned
- A 70% pass mark has been set for school books
- The ban is aimed at eliminating substandard textbooks
- The assessment exposed quality gaps in books submitted for use in Nigerian classrooms
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Expected Outcomes
- Improved quality of textbooks in Nigerian schools
Why It Matters
To ensure Nigerian students have access to quality educational materials
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- Sep 11Vanguard News: The Federal Government has drawn a fresh battle line against substandard textbooks in Nigerian schools, declaring that instructional materia
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