Nigeria's Education Ministry Denies 'Living History' Approval

The Nigeria===Federal Ministry of Education (Nigeria) has issued a statement clarifying that the 'Living History' textbook is not approved for use in Nigerian schools. This comes after misleading reports and public discussions, including claims that the book excluded Igbo people content and was officially sanctioned. The Ministry emphasized that the book was never submitted to the Nigeria===National Educational Research and Development Council, the statutory body responsible for reviewing and approving instructional materials. Consequently, it was not recommended and does not appear on the official list of approved History textbooks. The Ministry urged parents, teachers, and school administrators to disregard misinformation and refrain from using the unapproved textbook, stressing that such materials undermine curriculum standards and negatively affect learning outcomes. Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations, signed the statement.