JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Commerce

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Commerce 2026/2027

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Here is a comprehensive guide that walks you through the JAMB recommended textbooks for Commerce 2026/2027 you should use as you are preparing for the forthcoming JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to comprehend the concepts of the subject starting from foundation level.

These textbooks provide insights on topics such as trade, business management, transportation, banking, marketing, and modern commercial practices. They help to break down each concept in simple terms, making revision smoother and helping you answer exam questions confidently.

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Below is a complete, organized list of the recommended books, including titles, authors, and what they have to offer you:

1. Commerce for West Africa, Macmillan

  • Author: Anderson, D. J. (1978)
  • Description: A foundational text that explains the structure of commerce in West Africa, covering trade, business organization, and commercial operations.

2. Commerce for Secondary Schools, Africana-First Publishers

  • Author: Ahukannah, L. I. et al (1992)
  • Description: Provides a clear introduction to concepts such as trade, aids to trade, warehousing, transportation, and Nigerian business environment.

3. New Syllabus Commerce for Secondary Schools Books 1–3 (Second Edition), Evans

  • Author: Asaolu, A. & Igwe, P. M. (2005)
  • Description: This three-book series aligns with WAEC, NECO, and JAMB syllabuses, explaining business organizations, marketing, capital market, consumer behavior, and modern trade practices.

4. Handbook on Commerce for Schools and Colleges, Global Publications

  • Author: Babatunde, A. H. (1999)
  • Description: Summarizes key commercial topics in concise chapters, helping students revise faster for exams.

5. Working with Computer, Bofic Publishers

  • Author: Eriki, P. O. (1998)
  • Description: Focuses on the fundamentals of computer operations, data processing, and application of ICT in business.

6. Computer Science (Fifth Edition), Ashford

  • Author: French, C. S. (2000)
  • Description: Breaks down computer systems, software, hardware, data storage, and basic programming principles relevant to commerce.

7. Nigeria: The Promise of Tourism, G.S.L. Publishing Ltd.

  • Author: Ibru, G. M. (2004)
  • Description: Discusses the role of tourism in national development and how it contributes to commerce and economic activities.

8. Countdown to WASSCE/SSCE/NECO/JME Commerce, Evans

  • Author: Igwe, P. M. et al (2004)
  • Description: A revision-focused text that presents exam-style explanations and practice questions for quick mastery.

9. Management (Sixth Edition), Prentice Hall

  • Author: James, A. F. et al (1996)
  • Description: Explores management concepts, functions, leadership, and organizational processes required for businesses to operate effectively.

10. Management Theory and Practice, Africana-First Publishers

  • Author: Nwachukwu, C. C. (1999)
  • Description: Provides a thorough guide to management principles, leadership theories, and real-life business applications.

11. Commerce for Senior Secondary Schools Books 1–3, Longman

  • Author: Odedokun, M. O. et al (1999)
  • Description: Covers all major areas of the Commerce syllabus, including business units, insurance, transport, banking, and advertising.

12. Commerce for Senior Secondary Schools Books 1–3, Onibonoje

  • Author: Odoom, F. F. (1998)
  • Description: Explains trade, business organization, marketing channels, and commercial documents in detail, with real-life examples.

13. Management: Office Business Education, KAPPCO

  • Author: Onifade, A. (2001)
  • Description: Focuses on office procedures, clerical duties, communication, and basic administrative practices.

14. The Computer for Word Processing and Internet, KAPPCO

  • Author: Onifade, A. (2002)
  • Description: Introduces students to word processing, internet applications, and how ICT supports modern commerce.

15. Marketing Today, Precious Treasures Ltd.

  • Author: Onu, A. J. C. (2000)
  • Description: Covers marketing concepts, market segmentation, consumer behavior, product development, branding, and sales promotion.

16. A Dictionary of Business (Third Edition), Oxford University Press

  • Author: Pallister, J. & Isaacs, A. (eds) (2002)
  • Description: A reference book that defines key business and commerce terms commonly used in exams.

17. Commerce Simplified for SSS 1–3, Andyson Millennium Concepts Ltd.

  • Author: Ubaka, O. A. (2012)
  • Description: Simplifies difficult topics and provides exam-friendly explanations for WAEC, NECO, and JAMB candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, these books cover every topic in the current JAMB Commerce syllabus and provide enough examples, explanations, and practice materials.

You don’t need all the books. Two or three well-selected ones such as Asaolu and Igwe, Odedokun et al., or Ubaka O. A. are enough.

Ahukannah et al. and Commerce Simplified offer easy-to-understand explanations suitable for new learners.

New Syllabus Commerce by Asaolu & Igwe and Countdown to Commerce by Evans Publishers match JAMB’s format very closely.

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Yes, because the JAMB syllabus includes ICT, data processing, and computer applications in business.

They help you understand business organization and managerial principles, which form a part of the JAMB syllabus.

They are available in major bookstores, online shops, or school bookshops nationwide.

Past questions are helpful, but you need textbooks to understand concepts thoroughly before attempting them.

Last Updated on December 3, 2025 by Ola Funmilayo

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