It is important to note, however, that book publishing has continue to enjoy drastic growth in nigeria ever since adegoke, 2001. Aigboje higo enjoys a reputation as nigerias most eminent and highly respected publisher. The npa is the only collective voice of publishers in nigeria. Allafrica is a voice of, by and about africa aggregating. They offer topnotch publishing services and are at illupeju, lagos nigeria. They are an independent company with good distribution. Two new reports offer insight into the african book market. A peek inside african publishing publishers weekly. Literamed publications nigeria limited lagos, nigeria. There are many pirates in nigeria who disrupt the art of publishing in nigeria.
Home page nigerian publishers association nigerian. Over the years we have established a distinctive presence in the nigerian and. It is a rallying point for all book, journals, and electronic publishers in the country since its. Its imprint lantern books is now a household name in nigeria and west africa.
Military leaders have ruled nigeria for much of its history as an independent country, and it was not until 1999. African books collective is a major new selfhelp initiative by a group of african publishers to promote their. Hapicom publishers is one of the printing and publishing company situated in abuja, that specializes on educational books publishing and distribution. With more than 170 million people, nigeria is africas most populous country. Printed and published by media trust nigeria limited in the capital city. The largest book publishers are educational publishers. Nigeria ebook by ida walker official publisher page. There are over 100 book publishers in nigeria, with ibadan and lagos as major publishing centres. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africarelated books or publish a significant. Literamed is nigerias current leading children book publisher. Seven years later, we are a small but established publishing brand. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in. Associations in the book sector the nigerian publishers association npathe main professional body for nigerian book publisherswas established in l965.
Learn africa plc best book publishing company in nigeria. Literamed has in its stable over 400 titles of books all widely accepted in nigerian schools. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africa related books or publish a significant number of books on africa each year. Book publishers in nigeria list of book publishers nigeria. Top 5 book publishers in nigeria literature nigeria. Literamed publications nigeria ltd, a leading childrens book publisher in nigeria was incorporated in 1969. African publishing houses, like anywhere in the world, vary between. Problems of the book publishing industry in nigeria. Developing the book market for a better societal development. Founder of the nigerian publishers association, his long association was with heinemann in. Secure a spot exhibit at nibf 2021 an opportunity to promote your business as a stakeholder in the book industry.
Book publishing is one of the major pillars of the print media industry in any nation. Over the years we have established a distinctive presence in the nigerian and african book. Publishers association ipa, association for development of education in africa adea, global book alliance, united nations educational, scientific and cultural organisation unesco, etc. Ghana publishing corporation, accra, ghana see england. African publishing houses to keep your eyes on africa writes. These publishers are actively taking submissions of manuscripts. Over the years we have established a distinctive presence in the nigerian and african book market. List of best book publishers in nigeria, top book publishers in nigeria, book.
Nigerian institute of international affairs, lagos, nigeria. Africana first publishing plc is a fullservice book publisher based and operated in nigeria. The learnafrica bookstar club is for book lovers who wish to share their passion for books with their network of friends, neighbours, relations and colleagues make some money while doing. Literamed is nigeria s current leading children book publisher. This book publishing company was established in 1969 and since then, the company had worked it way up as one of the best. In a recent new york times article, nigerian writer tricia nwaubani argued that western publishers still determine the type of african fiction to be published and this is often for. Bookcraft limited is a dynamic and innovative publishing company established in nigeria in 1988. Publishers deplore absence of book policy for industry. 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. Baen is one of the best known publishers of science fiction and fantasy. This is our listings of book publishers taking submissions. Our titles have quickly become easily recognisable, with their distinctive readerfriendly design and packaging. With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda.
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Though many authors in nigeria engage in selfpublishing or go to unknown publishers, there. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies. Its imprint, lantern books, is a household name in nigeria and west africa. Numerous african writers are getting the star treatment from top publishers abroad. List of best book publishers in lagos, nigeria, top book publishers in lagos, nigeria, book publishers near me, best book publishers. The largest book publishers are educational publishers, notably university press plc formerly. Ibrahim sheme founder of informart publishers, kaduna, inspired by the book publishing industry as a student in the united kingdom, returned to nigeria and established. Book publishing in africa is a group for bookpublishing and bookselling professionals, as well as media.
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