Lack of professional expertise in bibliographic work and marketing. Verified phone email map website products 3 photos 1 9. Book piracy in nigeria this year, resourcerich nigeria overtook south africa to become africas biggest economy. In 1999 to early 2000s, with the advent of the 3 rd. Melrose books and publishing limited is a book publishing company located in abuja, providing services on publishing and marketing of educational books of all levels including novels and other educational materials. That project was the beginning of revival of book trade in nigeria as publishing houses have been experiencing recession in years prior to that time. Book industry reels in debt as publishers, booksellers bicker. There are more than 120 publishers in the country, according to the publishers association of south africa pasa. Okadabooks the innovative platform revolutionising book.
The department of arts and culture established the books and publishing unit in 2004. With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda ngozi adichie the company is leading a revolution in the movement to publish books by africans for africans. Book publishers in nigeria list of book publishers nigeria. Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture.
Problems and prospects of book publishing in nigeria. The largest book publishers are educational publishers, notably university press plc formerly oxford university press nigeria, founded 1949, longman nigeria plc, macmillan nigeria publishers ltd and evans brothers nigeria publishers ltd, all of which are affiliated with international groups. There are over 100 book publishers in nigeria, with ibadan and lagos as major publishing centres. We have an expert inhouse team that can take care of every aspect of. The isbn was normally ten digits long before in 2007, and thirteen digits long after 1st of may, 2007. Many agents of nigeria s press have been imprisoned, exiled, tortured, or murdered as a result, among them being ogoni activist and television producer ken sarowiwa, who was executed for treason by order of the sani abacha dictatorship in 1995 resulting in the expulsion of nigeria from the commonwealth of nations and sanctions from abroad.
Filmmaking in colonial nigeria generally refers to an era in nigerian cinema, usually spanning the 1900s through to the 1950s, when film production and exhibition or distribution were controlled by the british colonial government. Book publishing in nigeria resembles that in other countries in some respects, but must need advance in many others in order to serve a nation grappling with illiteracy and lowlevel advancement in socio. It was july 2010 that the idea to publish a book became more intense. Far from being a creative famine this was a material shortage which still affects the nigerian publishing world today. On the face of it, nigeria has a vibrant book publishing industry with perhaps. Inadequacy of indigenous publishing in the country. Publishing in nigeria is nowadays often thought of as a guy with a press and little else besides. The government of nigeria should introduce better policies that can favor both the authors and publishers. Popular nigeria books meet your next favorite book. This is the holding entity for evans brothers publishers and its associated companies worldwide.
Established in 2004, farafina books has become one of nigerias leading independent literary publishers. List of printing and publishing companies in nigeria. Can you bring back the book to a country that cant. We are highly active in the self publishing community and we help in bringing out that book inside you. In 1999 to early 2000s, with the advent of the 3 rd republic and the promulgation of the universal primary education act, we have been participating in book supplies and training need of states. The global book alliance aims to transform book development, procurement. Membership is open to publishers registered as limited liability companies in nigeria that have published a stipulated number of books. Unqualified authorpublishers, poor production, inadequate distribution. While south africas many broadcasters and publications reflect the. Its imprint lantern books is now a household name in nigeria and west africa. The subjects of the papers range from the economics of publishing in nigeria and the prospects for the industry in the electronic age, through debates about government book policies, to training and the role of publishing organisations. No one would agree more with that proverb than an innovator and startup founder like okechukwu ofili, whose frustration with the publishing and distribution industry in nigeria propelled him to create okadabooks, an e publishing platform that is revolutionising book publishing in nigeria.
We are highly active in the selfpublishing community and we help in bringing out that book inside you. The nigerian coat of arms nigeria at a glance facts. Nigerias film industry, known as nollywood, produces more films per year than any other nation except india. The coat of arms of nigeria consists of a black shield with a wavy white pall, symbolizing the meeting of the niger and benue rivers at lokoja. Though farafina continues to struggle against the limitations of publishing in nigeria, notably poor. Many agents of nigerias press have been imprisoned, exiled, tortured, or murdered as a result, among them being ogoni activist and television producer ken sarowiwa, who was executed for treason by order of the sani abacha dictatorship in 1995 resulting in the expulsion of nigeria from the commonwealth of nations and sanctions from abroad. The subjects of the papers range from the economics of publishing in nigeria and the. The paper examines the concept of national development within the nigerian perspectives and the problems associated with its national development. If you can help well here, i will like to recieve your mail. Book publishing in nigeria is essentially a private sector affair.
Jun 03, 2015 introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the. The study examines the problems of book publishing industry in nigeria as books are effective medium of communication for intellectualism. It is true what is said of necessity, of it being the mother of invention. No one would agree more with that proverb than an innovator and startup founder like okechukwu ofili, whose frustration. We have an expert in house team that can take care of every aspect of creating your book s. Book publishing lagos nigeria list of nigeria book. The ideal person must have a thorough knowledge of the book publishing industry and must have at least one year experience working in a book publishing industry. The government should not only sponsor governmentowned publishing companies but also private publishing companies as doing this will promote the.
University press plc in place of oxford university press. It comprises fifteen chapters from some of the best minds on the nigerian and international publishing scenes. One of the sectors hard hit by nigerias dire economic situation is the book industry, especially the literary aspect. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Evans publishers nigeria ltd is in association with the evans publishing group uk.
Book publishing in nigeria is one of the oldest businesses in the history of the nation. All you require to become a publisher is to erect a signpost outside your office or residence. The book sold more than 250 copies in less than 3 months of publishing. Nigerias president launched a campaign to inspire reading that was partelection, partfacebook festival and partmagical thinking. Book publishing and piracy in nigeria nigerian law. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun. The first is readership development and stimulation of book buying habits. It is a critical sector that apathy to intellectual culture in the country. The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the economic potential of creative industries to contribute job creation, reduction of poverty and skills development.
Mar 11, 2011 nigerias president launched a campaign to inspire reading that was partelection, partfacebook festival and partmagical thinking. The book publishing industry in south africa is relatively small, but it is nevertheless a key factor in its economy. In place of a proper publishing industry, the country is awash with book. Grace springs africa publishers 9 ilupeju byepass beside kfc building. Using the swot analysis, the research looks at some of the strengths, challenges, basic problems and opportunities associated with the book publishing in nigeria. List of book publishing companies and services in lagos nigeria.
Nigeria shares with other developing countries a variety of problems in providing adequate numbers of highquality books. A discussion of the advantages of having a welldeveloped indigenous publishing industry follows, along with recommendations for establishing and promoting such an. Americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie, things fall apart by chinua achebe, half of a yellow sun by chimamanda ngozi adichie, p. With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda ngozi adichie the. Book publishing is a lucrative business for those who can write. The principal reason print jobs in nigeria still find their ways abroad is global competition and nigerian printing companies are not faring well in this game of globalization. The steps involve supporting both governmentowned publishing companies and other publishing agencies in their quest to promote the art of publishing in nigeria. Find in our directory the list of companies by tag book publishing in nigeria. Because of the absence of predetermined qualifications or conditions to be met, book publishing is one of the most unregulated industries in nigeria. Jun 21, 2014 saving nigeria s printing industry the above expositions provide a basis to proffer insights to the questions raised earlier. The largest book publishers are educational publishers, notably university press plc formerly oxford. Nigeria has no national funding for the arts, no governmentrun grantsawarding body to support the production of books, and no national book policy. Problems of the book publishing industry in nigeria.
In the 1980s nigerias fated economic downturn killed off any dreams of a booming selfsustaining publishing industry the hesitantly built paper factories collapsed almost immediately. However, from a serious nigerian publishers perspective, its just not possible to print books. We aspire to be one of the best and the hub in the book publishing industry in africa through the creation of innovative, researchbased and ictenhanced educational. Policies that make things hard for the publishing industry should be avoided. Problems in providing adequate numbers of highquality books. Evans brothers nigeria publishers limited evans profile. Looking companies by tag book publishing in nigeria. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun state, nigeria. The media of south africa has a large mass media sector and is one of africas major media centres. The international publishers association ipa is an international industry federation representing all aspects of book and journal publishing. Book development, industry, information society, printing works, nigeria.
Niyi osundare told sunday sun in 2005 that, despite his many awardwinning books and bestsellers, he was yet to reap from the fruit of his labour. According to the erstwhile directorgeneral of the raw materials research. The printing and publishing sector of nigerias economy has made immense contributions to national development. Grace springs africa book publishing, business cards. The study is descriptive and data sourced from secondary sources. Focuses on the book publishing industry in nigeria. Introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. This is the holding entity for evans brothers publishers and its associated companies. On top of the shield is a green and white band with an eagle standing on top of the band.
Methodology this research consists of secondary internal files and reports, lists and catalogues of publications and primary data interviews asking openended questions. Before the 1914 amalgamation of the diverse peoples on the geographical entity named nigeria, publishing had been in. The nigerian coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a black shield that has two white lines that form a y shape and two white horses one on each side. In 1846, that is, 168 years ago 20141846, the first printing press in nigeria was established in calabar, the present cross river state capital, by reverend hope waddell of the presbyterian church of scotland mission. The chairman is a wellknown and accomplished nigerian aristocrat, the oloye adekunle ojora, con, ofr, jp, otunba of the yoruba kingdom of lagos. The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. To publish a book a publishing company will spend between 15 and 24 months to study the curriculum, the author will work assiduously to convert ideas into manuscript, and a publisher will commit a lot of. However, from a serious nigerian publishers perspective, its just not possible to print books locally to a consistent level of quality and at a price that would make the books affordable to nigerian readers.
There are various methods of assigning an isbn and it varies between countries, especially on how large the nations publishing industry of a country is. This research examines the early history of book publishing in nigeria using the onibonje publishers, a sole proprietor and family venture in nigeria, as a case study. Issues like poor financing, government regulation, poor reading. Brown envelope journalism in nigeria is a practice whereby monetary inducement is given to journalists to make them write a positive story or kill a negative story. Rasmed publications limited is one of the leading book publishing firm based in abuja, with services in book publishing, printing and procurement of good, qualitative educational and scientific materials. Before the 1914 amalgamation of the diverse peoples on the geographical entity named nigeria, publishing had been in existence some 68 years earlier.
At the 2007 nigeria book trust foundation book fair in lagos, in may, the ibadanbased writer, tony marinho, complained bitterly of being reaped off by his publishers. Advantages of indigenous publishing in promoting nigerian history, culture, language and social and economic life. Melrose books and publishing limited was incorporated in march 2010 under the companies and allied matters act 1990. Book piracy in nigeria international publishers association. Early history of book publishing in nigeria the very first printing press in nigeria was established in calabar in. Issues like poor financing, government regulation, poor reading culture, piracy and dearth of expertise were interrogated. Government established paper and pulp making industries, and an elaborate. Presently, i have a science book i will like to futher distribute throughout nigeria. Stakeholders of the nigerian publishing industry, through rigorous group discussions, agreed on the formation of a publishing collaborative. The future of publishing is no doubt going to be very personalized and as editors, reporters, journalists, bloggers, etc we should. To publish a book a publishing company will spend between 15 and 24 months to study the curriculum, the author will work assiduously to convert ideas into manuscript, and a publisher will commit a lot of human, material and financial resources to complete the several stages of book production adelekan, 2010. By iwu juliana james librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun state, nigeria introduction book publishing has been defined and discussed by various authors.
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