Basic 1 Lesson Notes
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17 notesBasic 1 Computer Studies Lesson Notes
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27 notesBasic 1 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Notes
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116 notesBasic 1 English Studies Lesson Notes
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27 notesBasic 1 Hausa Lesson Notes
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31 notesBasic 1 Igbo Lesson Notes
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26 notesBasic 1 Islamic Studies Lesson Notes
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41 notesBasic 1 Mathematics Lesson Notes
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25 notesBasic 1 Physical & Health Education Lesson Notes
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26 notesBasic 1 Security Education Lesson Notes
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About Basic 1 Lesson Notes
These are the Basic 1 lesson notes for all three terms: 152 in First Term, 168 in Second Term and 159 in Third Term. English Studies has the most, at 116 notes, and Computer Studies has the fewest, at 17. Each note covers one topic, in teaching order, and ends with evaluation questions and an assignment.
Recommended Basic 1 textbooks
42 recommended textbooks for 13 subjects. The line under each title shows which list recommends it.
Basic Science5 books
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Milestone Basic Science for Primary Schools (Book 1)FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Wilfred Ihe Opara, Ibrahim Musa; Folashade Ayotunde | Milestone Publishers Limited |
| Educate Basic Science Series For Primary Schools Book 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Anakor V. C. | Educate Publishing Company Ltd |
| Extension Modern Basic Science for P1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Harriman T, Abubakar M | Extension Publishers Limited |
| Classic Basic Science for Primary Schools Book 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | A. F. ORUKOTAN et’al. | T. P. THURSMAY PUBLISHERS |
| The Ideal Tutor Basic Science for Primary 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Abiodun Deborah Yetunde, Umma Hassan Babanzara, Usman Abba Idris, et al | IBZAR Publishing |
Christian Religious Studies1 book
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Religious Studies for Primary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | P. Oladapo et’al. | Learn Africa |
Civic Education5 books
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Social and Citizenship StudiesFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | J. A. Adeyanju et al | Learn Africa Plc |
| Alphabet Social and Citizenship Studies for Primary Schools 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | TJN Umunnakwe et al | Alphabet Books Ltd |
| Extension Social and Citizenship Studies For Primary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | CHIBUIKE A. A. et al | Extension Publication Limited |
| Social and Citizenship Studies for Primary 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Dr. Ukegbu, Mercy N., Prof. Ken- Mezieobi | Meybiks Nigeria Publishers |
| Tanus Social and Citizenship Studies for Primary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | AJAYI ABIMBOLA | Tanus Books Limited |
Cultural & Creative Arts2 books
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural and Creative Arts for Primary Schools 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | A.K. Badaru et’al | Learn Africa |
| Milestone Cultural and Creative ArtsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Douglas Jaja & Ukpong Udoh | Milestone Publishers Limited |
English Studies5 books
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria Primary EnglishFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: Fifth Edition, 2026 | F. Ademola-Adeoye; Q. Adam Et Al | Learn Africa Plc |
| Reddot Interactive Primary EnglishFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2021 | Ayo Osisanwo & Kehinde Olojede | Reddot Africa Educational Services Ltd |
| NEW SMART ENGLISHFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2025 | D. M. Abiola & P. A. Adedojun | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Eduwaves Proper EnglishFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | E, Asukwo, Adebowale Kunle, & Muhammed Hassan | Eduwaves Publishers Limited |
| English StudiesFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2025 | Said, A., Hussain, J. Victor, M. & Tunde, A. | Yaliam Press |
Hausa1 book
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Darussan Hausa Don Makarantu Firamare Aji 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Yahaya Abbas & Almustapha Wali Sambo | Yaliam Press Ltd |
History5 books
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| New Smart History for Primary Schools 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2021 | Aloo Akinkumi et al | Cambridge University Press |
| Nigerian History for Primary Schools Book 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | T.N.J. Umunnakwe, Yahaya Ibrahim et al | Alphabet Books Limited. |
| Nigerian History for Primary schoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | J. Hussain, CC. John, A. Yusuf, T. James | Yaliam Press Ltd. |
| NIGERIAN HISTORYFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Oluwaseun Olorunfemi | Marvelous Mike Press Ltd |
| Extension Modern Nigerian History for Primary Schools Book 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Adetola O.A. et al. | Extension Publications Limited |
Igbo3 books
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Igbo Zuru Oke Na ArumaruAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education) | Okechukwu Muodum et al. | Pacific Publishers Ltd |
| Mbido IgboAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education) | Nwadike et al. | K & M |
| Omaricha IgboAnambra State Govt (Ministry of Education) | Chinelo Ifezuluike et al. | Fermacel Publishers |
Islamic Studies1 book
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| ISLAMIC STUDIES FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLSFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2nd Edition, 2026 | Y O Dauda M Suleiman | Learn Africa |
Mathematics5 books
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| STANPLACE Mathematics for Primary Schools Book 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Donatus Igbokwe et al | STANPLACE Limited |
| Eduwaves MathematicsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: First Published 2022, Revised Edition 2023, 2026 | Mbe Nja, Akpan Glory, Ismaila A. Hassan, Ajibola Segun | Eduwaves Publishers Limited |
| Extension Modern Primary Mathematics Book 1.FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Obichere N.O. et al | Extension Publications Limited. |
| New Mathematics for Primary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Akpan, U.T., Elujoba, O.O., Kolawole, O. & Olawunmi, A.O. | Tanus Books Limited |
| New Waves Mathematics for Primary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: First Published 2010, Revised 2015,2019,2021,2023,2026 | Agunbiade D.A, Ibrahim R.R et al | Accessible Publishes Ltd |
Physical & Health Education3 books
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness and Fun (Book 1)Anambra State Govt (Ministry of Education)Edition: Series 2019 (Book 2 record shows 2019) | A. Ayegbusi et al. | Learn Africa |
| Primary Health Education Book 1School booklist – Noble Foundation School, Ibadan (private) | Ori-Aifo et al. | Evans |
| Physical and Health Education 1-6Not on an official listEdition: 2026 (site record) | Bidemi Idowu, Abdullahi Jimoh, Lydia Gbagi | University Press PLC |
Social Studies5 books
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Social and Citizenship StudiesFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | J. A. Adeyanju et al | Learn Africa Plc |
| Alphabet Social and Citizenship Studies for Primary Schools 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | TJN Umunnakwe et al | Alphabet Books Ltd |
| Extension Social and Citizenship Studies For Primary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | CHIBUIKE A. A. et al | Extension Publication Limited |
| Social and Citizenship Studies for Primary 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | Dr. Ukegbu, Mercy N., Prof. Ken- Mezieobi | Meybiks Nigeria Publishers |
| Tanus Social and Citizenship Studies for Primary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026 | AJAYI ABIMBOLA | Tanus Books Limited |
Yoruba1 book
| Name | Author | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Yoruba Ode Oni Iwe KejiSchool booklist – Noble Foundation School, Ibadan (private) | Owolabi O. | Evans |
Questions teachers ask about Basic 1 lesson notes
How many Basic 1 lesson notes are there?
There are 479 notes across 16 subjects and three terms: 152 in First Term, 168 in Second Term and 159 in Third Term. When a new note is published, these numbers update on their own.
Which Basic 1 subjects are covered?
Basic Science, Basic Technology, Christian Religious Studies, Civic Education, Computer Studies, Cultural & Creative Arts, English Studies, Hausa, History, Igbo, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Physical & Health Education, Security Education, Social Studies and Yoruba.
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