JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Art Students 2025/2026

JAMB has released a list of recommended textbooks for art students. These textbooks are important for students who want to score high in the JAMB examination.

By reading the recommended textbooks and taking advantage of other resources, you can increase your chances of passing the UTME examination.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Art Students

So many candidates make the mistake of using the wrong textbooks, which usually costs them a lot. because most recent questions are always from the recommended textbooks. I will give you the list of JAMB recommended textbooks for art students and their authors.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Use of English

• 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. et al (2004). New Oxford Secondary English Course Book Six for Senior Secondary Schools, Ibadan: UP Plc.

• Caesar, O. J. (2003). Essential Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Lagos: Tonad  Publishers Limited.

• Daniel Jones (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. 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

• 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 Publisher.

• 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.

These textbooks are all well-written and comprehensive, and they cover all the topics that are likely to come out on the UTME.

However, it is important to note that no single textbook will be enough to guarantee success on the exam. You should also practice with the Use of English past UTME questions and other resources.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Mathematics

• Adelodun A. A. (2000) Distinction in  Mathematics:  Comprehensive  Revision Text, (3^rd 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 to 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 to 3, Ibadan:  NPS Educational

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Literature In English

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 SchoolBoy
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.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for CRS

• 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 Books1 ? 3, Ibadan: Onibonoje

• Adeyinka, A. A. et al (1991) Christian Religious Knowledge for Senior Secondary Schools, Book 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.

• THE BIBLE: Revised Standard Version, Stonechill Green: Bible Society Publishing House (1971).

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for IRS

• 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 Quran 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 tajwidil Qur?an Cairo: Shirkatul-Qudus

• Opeloye, M.O. (1996) A Dictionary of Peoples and Places in the Quran, 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

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Commerce

• Anderson, D. J. (1978) Commerce for West Africa, London: Macmillan.

• Ahukannah, L. I. et al (1992)  Commerce for Secondary SchoolsOnitsha: Africana? First Publishers.

• Asaolu, A. and Igwe, P. M. (2005) New Syllabus Commerce for Secondary Schoo Books 1 ? 3 (Second Edition) Ibadan: Evans.

• Babatunde, A. H. (1999) Handbook on Commerce for Schools and Colleges, (First Edition), Global Publications.

• Eriki, P. O. (1998) Working with Computer, Benin: Bofic Publishers.

• French, C. S. (2000) Computer Science, (Fifth Edition), Britain: Ashford.

• 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.

• Onifade, A. (2002)  The Computer for Word Processing and Internet, 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.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Government

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Home Economics

• 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.

• Neil, A, and Hesmondhalgh, Z. (1985) A Complete Revision Course for O’Level and GCE, Revised Home Economics, 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.

• 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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JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Economics

• 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.

• Brownson-oton Richard (2010) What is Macro-Economics Niky Printing and Publishing coy.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for History

• Abba, A (2006): The Politics of Mallam Aminu Kano, Kaduna Vanguard and Publishers.

• 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 Nigeria’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.

Conclusion

JAMB recommended textbooks for Art students will help you prepare for the UTME. These textbooks cover so many topics and will contain questions you are likely to see on the examination day.

It is important to use only JAMB recommended Textbooks in the course of your preparation, to avoid making the same mistake others have made in the past.