As the 2024/2025 JAMB CBT Examination approaches, students are gearing up for success in the History paper. To aid your preparation, we’ve compiled the comprehensive JAMB History Syllabus for 2024/2025, along with a list of recommended textbooks to ensure you cover all the essential topics. This blog post not only provides valuable information but is also crafted to be Google-friendly and copyright-free.
2024/2025 JAMB History Syllabus:
The JAMB History syllabus for 2024/2025 covers a broad spectrum of topics designed to assess candidates’ understanding of various aspects of history. To excel in the exam, candidates are expected to have a profound knowledge of the following:
- Land and Peoples of the Nigeria Area
- Early Centres of Civilization
- Origin and Formation of States in the Nigeria Area
- Economic Activities and Growth of States
- External Influences
- The Sokoto Caliphate
- Kanem-Borno
- Yorubaland
- Benin
- Nupe
- Igbo
- Efik
- European Penetration and Impact
- British Conquest of the Nigeria Area
- The Establishment of Colonial Rule up to 1914
- The Amalgamation of 1914
- Colonial Administration After the Amalgamation
- The Colonial Economy
- Social Development Under Colonial Rule
- Nationalism, Constitutional Developments, and Independence
- Nigeria Since Independence
- The Politics of the First Republic and Military Intervention
- The Civil War
- The Gowon Regime
- Murtala/Obasanjo Regime
- The Second Republic
- The Buhari Regime
- The Babangida Regime
- The Interim National Government (ING)
- The Abacha Regime
- Nigeria in International Organizations
- Africa and the Wider World Since 1800: West and North Africa
- Islamic Reform Movements and State Building in West Africa
- Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Christian Missionary Activities in West Africa
- Egypt Under Mohammed Ali and Khedive Ismail
- The Mahdi and Mahdiyya Movement in the Sudan
- Eastern and Southern Africa
- The Omani Empire
- Ethiopia in the 19th Century
- The Mfecane
- The Great Trek
- Imperialism, Colonialism, and Problems of Nation-Building in Africa
- The New Imperialism and European Occupation of Africa
- Patterns of Colonial Rule in Africa
- The Politics of Decolonization
- Apartheid in South Africa
- Problems of Nation-Building in Africa
To download the complete JAMB 2024 History Syllabus in PDF format, click here.
Recommended Textbooks:
To complement your preparation, we highly recommend the following textbooks for an in-depth understanding of the topics outlined in the JAMB History Syllabus:
- “The Politics of Mallam Aminu Kano” by Abba, A (2006)
- “The Making of Modern Africa, The Twentieth Century Vol 2” by Ayandele, A. E. et al (1986)
- “History of West Africa Vol. I” by Ajayi and Cowther (1971)
- “History of West Africa Vol. II” by Ajayi and Crowther (1974)
- “Emergent African States: Topics in Twentieth Century African History” by Akinloye, S. A. (1976)
Conclusion:
Preparation for the 2024/2025 JAMB History exam requires a strategic approach, including mastering the syllabus and using recommended textbooks. This blog post serves as a valuable resource for candidates looking to excel in the examination. Download the complete JAMB History Syllabus for 2024/2025 here, and ensure you cover the recommended textbooks for comprehensive preparation.