JAMB Syllabus For History 2025

Are you currently reading and preparing for the upcoming JAMB Examination 2025? This is to inform you that JAMB has made your revision easier by providing you with a detailed syllabus. This syllabus contains details of all topics that will appear in your examinations and what you are expected to know how to do (objectives)

Download the JAMB Syllabus For History 2025 in PDF, save it to your device, and consult it whenever you want to revise for the JAMB History examinations. You will be able to cover more areas and make the most of your time if you study with the syllabus.

Remember, the total score for all four papers you are to take is 400, and passing each of your subjects above average will give you an edge and enable you to meet the cut-off mark for admission to study the course you choose. Below, you will find the JAMB Syllabus For History 2025, recommended textbooks, and tips you can use to make your revision worthwhile.

JAMB Syllabus For History 2025

Below is a detailed table presenting the JAMB History syllabus for 2025, highlighting key topics and areas of study.

Section	Topics
SECTION A: THE NIGERIA AREA UP TO 1800	– 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
SECTION B: THE NIGERIA AREA 1800–1900	– The Sokoto Caliphate
	– Kanem-Borno
	– Yorubaland
	– Benin
	– Nupe
	– Igbo
	– Efik
	– European Penetration and Impact
	– British Conquest of the Nigeria Area
SECTION C: NIGERIA 1900–1960	– 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
SECTION D: 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
PART II: 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

JAMB Recommended Text Books For History 2025

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 Vol. 2. London: Longman.

Ajayi, J. F. A., & Crowther, M. (1971). History of West Africa Vol. I. London: Longman.

Ajayi, J. F. A., & Crowther, M. (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., & Otunbanjo, A. O. (Eds.). (1989). Nigeria since Independence: The First 25 Years (International Relations) Vol. x. Heinemann. Ibadan.

Anene, J. C., & Brown, G. (1966). Africans 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., & Brown, G. (Eds.). (1972). Africans in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries: A Handbook for Teachers and Students. Ibadan: University Press and Nelson.

Ashiwaju, A. I., Croder, M., & Denzer, I. R. (Eds.). (1989). Tariki 25, Grassroots Leadership in Colonial West Africa Vol. 7. London: Longman.

Atanda, J. A., Ashiwaju, G., & 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.

Preparation Tips for JAMB History Examinations 2025

Preparing for JAMB History can be a bit challenging but now that you have the syllabus, the stress will be minimized, follow these tips to ensure that you revise adequately and effectively:-

• The JAMB History syllabus outlines all the topics you need to study for the exam. Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and ensure you cover all topics thoroughly.
• Gather recommended textbooks, past questions, and study guides.
• Allocate specific times for studying different topics within the syllabus.
• Read your textbooks and study materials actively by highlighting important points and making notes.
• Focus on understanding key events, dates, and their significance.
• Join study groups or forums to exchange knowledge and ideas with peers.
• Practice JAMB past questions to get familiar with the exam format and question types.
• If there are topics or concepts you don’t fully understand, don’t hesitate to seek help from teachers or peers.
• Online forums and educational platforms can also be useful for clarification.
• Practice time management during mock exams to ensure you complete all sections within the allotted time.

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