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JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Use of English

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Literature in English

A LIST OF SELECTED AFRICAN AND NON-AFRICAN PLAYS, NOVELS AND POEMS

Drama:

African:

Non-African

Prose:

African:

Non-African:

Poetry:

African:

Non-African:

1. ANTHOLOGIES

2. CRITICAL TEXT

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for CRS

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Commerce

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Government

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Economics

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for French

Written Language

Culture of Francophone Countries

Dictionary

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Home Economics

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Art

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for History

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Music

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Igbo Language

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Yoruba Language

LANGUAGE

LITERAURE

CULTURE

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Islamic Religious Studies

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Arabic

COMPREHENSION, COMPOSITION AND TRANSLATION

GRAMMAR

ARABIC LITERATURE

TRANSLITERATION OF THE ABOVE BOOKS

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JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Use of

English

Here is the list of the 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

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Literature in English

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Literature in English;

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.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for CRS

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Christian Religious Studies (CRS);

Adetunji, P.G. et al (2000) ExamFocus Christian Religious Knowledge for WASSCE and SSCE Ibadan: University Press Plc

Adeyemo, I. O. et al (1998) Christian Religious Knowledge for Secondary Schools Books 1 – 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 Commerce

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Commerce;

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

Ahukannah, L. I. et al (1992) Commerce for Secondary Schools Onitsha: Africana – First Publisher.

Asaolu, A. and Igwe, P. M. (2005) New Syllabus Commerce for Secondary Schools 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. e tal (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

Here is the list of the 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 Economics

Here is the list of the 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.

Lawal, O.A. (1985) Success in Economics, London: John Muray.

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 French

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for French;

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: L ’Art de Conjuguer, Ibadan: Spectrum Book Ltd.

Maice, G et Merlo, G : (1998): Grammaire progressive du francÌ§ais ( 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 aÌ€ la Prononciation du FrancÌ§ais Standard.Any other materials that emphasise oral practice.

Culture of Francophone Countries

Girod R and Grand-Clement, F. (1979) Comment vivent les FrancÌ§ais, 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.

Dictionary

Any good French/English or French dictionary.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Home Economics

Here is the list of the 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. Anifani-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 Egbuchlam, 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.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Art

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for 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.

Egunlae, 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.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for History

Here is the list of the 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.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Music

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Music;

Akpabot, S. E. (1986) Foundation of Nigerian Traditional Music, Ibadan: Spectrum.

Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (1958) Rudiments and Theory of Music, London.

Cole, W. (1969) The Form of Music, London: The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Echezona, W. W. C. (1981) Nigerian Musical Instruments, Enugu: Apollo Publishing Ltd.

Ekwueme, L. (1993) Choir Training and Choral Conducting for Africans, Lagos: Lenaus Advertising and Publishing Company.

Holst, I. (1963) An ABC of Music, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Hosier, (1961) Instruments of the Orchestra, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Hunt, R. (1960) Elements of Music.

Inanga, A. (1993) Music for Secondary Schools Vols. I and II, Ibadan: Spectrum.

Kamien, R. (1990) Music: An Appreciation, London: McGraw – Hill Publishing Company.

Kennedy, M. (1985) The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music, (Third Edition), London: Oxford University Press.

Kitson, C. H. (1978) Elementary Harmony Book 2, London: Oxford University Press.

Kofoworola, Z. O. And Lateef, Y. (1987) Hausa performing Arts and Music, Lagos: Nigeria Magazine.

Lovelock, W. (1953) A Concise History of Music, London: Bell and Hyman.

Lovelock, W.(1996) The Rudiments of Music, London. G. Bell and sons Limited.

Machlis, J. (1977) The Enjoyment of Music, New York: W. W. Norton.

Mensah, A. A. (Undated) Folksongs for Schools, Accra.

Morris, R. O. (1974) The Oxford Harmony, Vol. I, London: Oxford University Press.

Nketia, J. H. (1974) African Music, New York: W. W. Norton Company.

Palmer, K. (1965) Teach Yourself Music, London: The English University Press Limited.

Reed, H. O. (1954) Basic Music: A Basic Theory Text, New York:, N. Y. Mills Music Inc.

Taylor, E. (1989) The Guide to Music Theory, London: The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music.

Warburton, A. O. (1955) Graded Music Course for Schools, Books I – III, London: Longman.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Igbo Language

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Igbo Language;

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.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Yoruba Language

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Yoruba Language;

LANGUAGE

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

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Islamic Religious Studies

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Islamic Religious Studies (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 Qur ’an Text: Translation and Commentary Leicester: The Islamic Foundation.

Ali, M.M. (Undated) 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 Qur ’an, 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: Shebiotiom 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 Arabic

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Arabic;

COMPREHENSION, COMPOSITION AND TRANSLATION

1. بشير أحمد محيي الدين و المرضي مختار المرضي: المطالعة الواضحة. كنو: شركة طن لامى و أبنائه.

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.

GRAMMAR

1. على الجارم و مصطفى أمين: النحو الواضح لمدارس المرحلة الأولية. الجرء 1 – 3. القاهرة: دار المعارف.

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.

ARABIC LITERATURE

1- زكريا حسين: المأدبة الأدبية للطلاب العربية في إفريقيا أوتثى: دار النور 2004م NECO/WAEC

2- زكريا حسين: الطبقة العليا: دار النور أوتثى 2006م NECO/WAEC

3- مصطفى لطفي المنفلوطي: العبرات بيروت والقاهرة (2004) WAEC/NECO

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