JAMB Syllabus for History 2026/2027 | Download PDF

JAMB Syllabus for History 2026/2027 and area of concentration is out. Below, you can download the latest and approved UTME syllabus and areas of concentration in PDF for History.

JAMB 2026 History area of concentration and syllabus is the secret to scoring high for any candidate preparing for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

JAMB WhatsApp Group

All You Need to Know About JAMB Syllabus for History 2026/2027

• JAMB syllabus for History is also known as JAMB area of concentration for History.
• JAMB syllabus for History 2026 is an official document that contains a guide and roadmap outlining all the topics and areas of focus for History in the 2026 UTME.

Importance of UTME History Area of Concentration 2026

• JAMB area of concentration for History 2026 clearly defines the specific topics covered in the UTME.
• It eliminates guesswork and helps you know exactly what to study.
• Proper use of JAMB area of concentration for History 2026 allows you to focus on critical areas, and it increases your chances of scoring high in the UTME main exam or mock.

JAMB Syllabus For History 2026/2027

Here is the approved JAMB Syllabus for History:

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

Download PDF

JAMB Area of Concentration For History 2026/2027

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

How to Study with JAMB History Syllabus

To make the most of the 2026 JAMB syllabus for History, consider the following tips:

• Start by downloading the syllabus in PDF format.
• Combine the syllabus with JAMB past questions. This will give you a better understanding of how the topics are examined.
• Write out the topics, issues and the specific objectives.
• Use 2026 UTME-recommended textbooks that cover the topics outlined in the JAMB syllabus.
• Finally, read our guide on how to pass JAMB 2026 without stress.

Conclusion

JAMB syllabus for History and area of concentration has been released, and this syllabus is the secret to scoring high for any candidate preparing for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

If you have difficulty downloading the PDF, contact UniBeginner via WhatsApp.

We hope this guide has helped you understand how to use JAMB syllabus for History and area of concentration for the 2026/2027 academic session.

You may want to check out our expert guides on:

1. How to Gain Admission 2026
2. JAMB Form 2026
3. JAMB cut-off marks
4. Post UTME Form 2026
5. JAMB Subject combination
6. JAMB CAPS Portal