2024/2025 JAMB History Syllabus & Recommended Textbooks

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:

1. Land and Peoples of the Nigeria Area
2. Early Centres of Civilization
3. Origin and Formation of States in the Nigeria Area
4. Economic Activities and Growth of States
5. External Influences
6. The Sokoto Caliphate
7. Kanem-Borno
8. Yorubaland
9. Benin
10. Nupe
11. Igbo
12. Efik
13. European Penetration and Impact
14. British Conquest of the Nigeria Area
15. The Establishment of Colonial Rule up to 1914
16. The Amalgamation of 1914
17. Colonial Administration After the Amalgamation
18. The Colonial Economy
19. Social Development Under Colonial Rule
20. Nationalism, Constitutional Developments, and Independence
21. Nigeria Since Independence
22. The Politics of the First Republic and Military Intervention
23. The Civil War
24. The Gowon Regime
25. Murtala/Obasanjo Regime
26. The Second Republic
27. The Buhari Regime
28. The Babangida Regime
29. The Interim National Government (ING)
30. The Abacha Regime
31. Nigeria in International Organizations
32. Africa and the Wider World Since 1800: West and North Africa
33. Islamic Reform Movements and State Building in West Africa
34. Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Christian Missionary Activities in West Africa
35. Egypt Under Mohammed Ali and Khedive Ismail
36. The Mahdi and Mahdiyya Movement in the Sudan
37. Eastern and Southern Africa
38. The Omani Empire
39. Ethiopia in the 19th Century
40. The Mfecane
41. The Great Trek
42. Imperialism, Colonialism, and Problems of Nation-Building in Africa
43. The New Imperialism and European Occupation of Africa
44. Patterns of Colonial Rule in Africa
45. The Politics of Decolonization
46. Apartheid in South Africa
47. 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:

1. “The Politics of Mallam Aminu Kano” by Abba, A (2006)
2. “The Making of Modern Africa, The Twentieth Century Vol 2” by Ayandele, A. E. et al (1986)
3. “History of West Africa Vol. I” by Ajayi and Cowther (1971)
4. “History of West Africa Vol. II” by Ajayi and Crowther (1974)
5. “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.