National Repository of Nigeria
The Apex Repository of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with objectives to:
- Preserve in electronic format the intellectual and cultural resources of Nigeria for posterity.
- Increase the visibility of the Nigerian knowledge storehouse and its scholarly, literary and cultural heritage; and
- Increase the availability and accessibility of Nigerian content to the global community.
Our Categories
Select a Category to browse its collections.
- Speeches/Essays of past and present Presidents, Political office holders of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other well meaning Nigerians
- These are a collection of sound recordings, such as lectures, interviews, podcasts, music, and oral histories. These audio materials cover a wide range of topics and are available for listening, learning, and research purposes."
- Collection containing extensive selection of framed autographs, manuscripts, historical books and materials from pre-colonial times
- A collection of the constitutions, Laws and Acts of the Federal Government of Nigeria, all Political parties and parastatals
- Historical information of Nigerians based on personal narration
- A collection of all official government gazettes and circulars by the Federal Government of Nigeria and its federating states.
- These are a collection of materials that support the preservation, promotion, and revitalization of indigenous languages. These resources include language learning materials, dictionaries, stories and cultural documents that reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity of indigenous communities."
- A collection of writings on different subjects published in journals and other periodicals
- A collection of Maps of different locations in Nigeria
Recent Submissions
Government gazette, colony of Lagos December, 1886
(Lagos stsate: Colonial Secretariat,, 1886-12-31) COLONY of Lagos
• Alien Children returns, Animals impounded or slaughtered, and Anonymous letters to the Governor.
• Christmas and New Year's holidays, Constabulary changes, and Consuls of foreign countries.
• Hospital and prison medical returns.
• Land requirements for government service and Lagos Races schedules.
• Ordinances No. 9 and 10 of 1886.
• Post Office statistics and Prison administration updates.
• Shipping intelligence and Spirit licenses.
• Treasury Savings Bank Ordinance and Telegraphic message protections.
Government Gazette, Colony of Lagos April, 1886
(Lagos state: Colonial Secretariat,, 1886-04) COLONY of Lagos
• Official Notices and Ordinances
• New Colony Status: The Gazette references Letters Patent dated January 13, 1886, which erected the Settlement of Lagos into a separate colony known as the Colony of Lagos.
• Ordinance No. 1 of 1886: Extends existing Ordinances, Rules, and Orders of the Gold Coast Colony and the Settlement of Lagos to the new Colony of Lagos.
• Ordinance No. 2 of 1886 (Supply Ordinance): Authorizes an expenditure of £55,317 12s 0d for the service of the year 1886.
• Departmental Instructions:
• Gazette Distribution: Establishes a regular free distribution list for Gazettes and Ordinances to various heads of departments, religious denominations, and foreign consuls.
• Government Property: Instructions for Heads of Departments regarding the care of property and the formation of a "Board of Survey" to inspect unserviceable articles.
• Private Use of Labor: Explicitly forbids using government employees or prisoners for private purposes.
• Printing: Sets standard printing quantities: 250 copies for Ordinances and Gazettes, and 100 copies for notices.
• Appointments and Personnel Changes
• Henry Higgins: Appointed as Assistant Colonial Secretary of the Colony of Lagos; he arrived from England and assumed duties on April 7, 1886.
• Captain Shuttleworth: Appointed Acting Harbour Master while the permanent Harbour Master was on surveying duty.
• Americo Marco: Appointed as a Second Class Prison Officer on a three-month probation, replacing Joseph Simmonds.
• Joseph Simmonds: Dismissed from the public service for absenting himself from duty without leave.
• T. A. D. Cole: Resigned from his post as Public Vaccinator.
• Civil Establishments: £14,671 12s
• Constabulary: £12,292 2s
• Public Works: £4,073
• Medical: £2,647
• Marine: £1,464
• Education: £950
• Judicial: £2,500
The Godly parent: The Godly way of raising children
(Lagos State(Harmony Court Estate, 2 Hope Street, 143, Iju Road, Ifako Ijaiye): GOSELD Nigeria Limited, 2022) OCHONOGOR, Kelicha
■ Mistakes of The Past
■ Tope
■ The Bad Omen…
■ Rounding Up!
School samples: unlock the secret to choosing the ideal school for your child
(Kano State(4 Shaba street Hadejia road): Kingswit Bloc Publishers, 2024) ILORI, Bimbo
■ Academic Performance
■ Curriculum Composition
■ Teacher Qualification & Experience
■ Class size & Student Ratio
■ School Leadership and Management
■ School Reputation and Values.
■ Accreditation and Accountability
■ Facilities and Resources.
■ Discipline and Safety Policies
■ Parental Involvement and Communication.
■ Location and Cost.
■ Intervention plans.
Stirred up: Unleashing the changemaker in you
(Benin, Edo State(No. 1 Faith Way, GRA, Benin City): Naphtali Publishers, 2024) OCHEJA, Alexander
■ The mystery of burden
■ Taking responsibility
■ The vital place of sacrifice
■ The Power of genuine repentance
■ The price of humility
■ Shutting down distraction
■ Keep standing