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.
 

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  • Addresses and Speeches  
    Speeches/Essays of past and present Presidents, Political office holders of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other well meaning Nigerians
  • Audio  
    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."
  • Blue Books / Rare Documents  
    Collection containing extensive selection of framed autographs, manuscripts, historical books and materials from pre-colonial times
  • Constitutions, Laws and Acts  
    A collection of the constitutions, Laws and Acts of the Federal Government of Nigeria, all Political parties and parastatals
  • Courseware  
  • Family History  
    Historical information of Nigerians based on personal narration
  • Gazettes & Circulars  
    A collection of all official government gazettes and circulars by the Federal Government of Nigeria and its federating states.
  • Indigenous Languages  
    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."
  • Journal Articles  
    A collection of writings on different subjects published in journals and other periodicals
  • Maps  
    A collection of Maps of different locations in Nigeria

Recent Submissions

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The Nigerian Tide Vol.7 No. 1073, January 4, 1978
(PortHarcourt,River state (4, Ikwere road, PortHarcourt P M B 5072.): Newpaper corporation., 1978-01-04) The NIGERIAN Tide
• Communal Crisis: Details a violent New Year's Eve raid on Iyoba village (Rivers State) that forced over 6,000 residents to flee their homes. • Urban Labor Protest: Covers a massive strike where 16,000 Lagos taxi drivers withdrew services to protest government-mandated fare meters. • Obasanjo’s Warning: Features a stern New Year address from Head of State General Olusegun Obasanjo condemning national indiscipline and a cultural "love for grandeur". • Democratic Transition: Reminds citizens to register for the upcoming 1979 general elections, marking a push toward civilian rule. • Infrastructural Deficits: Reports widespread power load-shedding by NEPA across multiple townships due to critically low water levels at the Kainji Hydro Station. • Development & Healthcare: Highlights localized community funding for schools, the approval of a federal cocoa rehabilitation scheme, and the expansion of basic healthcare schools.
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The Nigerian Tide Vol. No. 1078, January 10, 1978
(PortHarcourt,River state (4, Ikwere road, PortHarcourt P M B 5072.): Newpaper corporation., 1978-01-10) The NIGERIAN Tide
• Port Auction: Unclaimed goods valued at ₦25 million face public auction at Port Harcourt wharf. • Fire Losses: Anambra State recorded ₦15 million in fire damages over the past year. • Revenue Debate: Editorials critique the Aboyade Technical Committee’s proposed revenue sharing formula. • Local Development: Communities launch independent electricity, water, and agro-service projects. • Education Costs: Boarding and tuition fees increase across schools in the Rivers State.
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The Nigerian Tide vol.7.No1.074 January 5, 1978
(PortHarcourt, River state (4, Ikwere road, Port Harcourt P M B 5072.): Newpaper corporation., 1978-01-05) The NIGERIAN Tide
• BIG HAUL : Police recover 14 vehicles in a snap check. • Today’s church and society Sermons alone cannot save man. • Pay salaries promptly. • Big challenge to principals. • Rise in price of bread is unjustified.
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The Nigerian Tide Vol. No. 1077, 0ctober 2, 1978
(PortHarcourt,River state (4, Ikwere road, PortHarcourt P M B 5072.): Newpaper corporation., 1978-01-09) The NIGERIAN Tide
• Political Reform: Promulgation of Decree 73 outlaws political carpet-crossing and bans independent candidates for the 1979 elections. • Labor & Industry: Industrial Arbitration Tribunal rules Nigerian Airways' dismissal of ten aircraft engineers is unjust and violates active tribunal orders. • Infrastructure Bottlenecks: Land acquisition resistance delays key public projects in Rivers State despite available government compensation. • Crime & Safety: Investigations launch into a fatal passenger stabbing over a train seat and a foiled ₦3,000 bank fraud scheme. • National Defense: Nigerian Air Force opens a massive nationwide recruitment drive for various technical tradesmen and artisans. Would you like me to expand on the Air Force recruitment centers, the reasons behind the political decree, or the specific infrastructure projects that were delayed?
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Western State Chieftaincy Declarations: Akoko Division.
(Ibadan: Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, 1970) MINISTRY of local government and chieftaincy affairs.
• Declaration made under section 4(2) of the chiefs law, 1957 of the customary law regulating the selection to the zaki of arigidi chieftaincy • Zaki of Arigidi Chieftaincy • Oluboropa of Iboropa Chieftaincy • Shaba of Iboropa Chieftaincy • Owage of Oge-Okeagbe Chieftaincy • Ewi of Aje Okeagbe Chieftaincy • Rawa of Afa-Okeagbe Chieftaincy • Ajana of Afa Okeagbe Chieftaincy • Olugbe of Ugbe Chieftaincy • Olishe of Ishe Chieftaincy • Osunla of Erushu Chieftaincy • Lele of Osin Chieftaincy • Olukakumo of Kakumo Chieftaincy • Obaja of Ekiteji Chieftaincy • Oliye of Iye Village Chieftaincy • Ashipori of Ilepa Chieftaincy • Oshere of Ayase Chieftaincy • Edibo of Ogo Chieftaincy • Oludo of Iddo Chieftaincy • Alaga of Erushu Chieftaincy • Eleshe of Eshe Chieftaincy • Alafin of Afin Chieftaincy • Oludaja Chieftaincy • Alale of Akungba Chieftaincy • Olori of Akungba Chieftaincy • Asalu of Akungba Chieftaincy • Olushupare of Shupare Chieftaincy • Ogbedo of Shupare Chieftaincy • Alare of Shupare Chieftaincy • Oloba of Oba Chieftaincy • Asoba of Oba Chieftaincy • Olikun of Ikun Chieftaincy • Onikun Chieftaincy • Oleyin of Oyin Chieftaincy • Oloyi of Oyi Chieftaincy • Olodi of Ilodi Chieftaincy • Eli Chieftaincy • Alaka Chieftaincy • Onirun Chieftaincy • Elea Chieftaincy • Olisa Chieftaincy • Areje Chieftaincy • Elejemo Chieftaincy • Asoje of Okegun Chieftaincy • Owa of Ogbagi Chieftaincy • Aribo of Egako Ogbagi Chieftaincy • Alabilogbo of Abilogbo Ogbagi Chieftaincy • Olofe of Ofe Ogbagi Chieftaincy • Arua of Ofe Ogbagi Chieftaincy • Odu of Ioso Ogbagi Chieftaincy • Odogun of Molepe Ogbagi Chieftaincy • Alakun of Akungba Chieftaincy • Onifira Oke of Ifira Chieftaincy • Onifira of Ifira Chieftaincy • Olikpesi of Ikpesi Chieftaincy • Olodeagada of Ikpesi Chieftaincy • Oluetota of Ikpesi Chieftaincy • Onishowo of Ishowo Chieftaincy • Olishosan of Shosan Chieftaincy • Olukpe of Ukpe Chieftaincy • Igbiri of Ukpeme Chieftaincy • Olishewu of Ekeme Chieftaincy • Olishua Chieftaincy • Oshere (Ishua) Chieftaincy • Obanla (Ishua) Chieftaincy • Odu (Ishua) Chieftaincy • Olofin (Ishua) Chieftaincy • Oliyara (Ishua) Chieftaincy • Olisa (Ishua) Chieftaincy • Oluse (Ishua) Chieftaincy • Odofin (Ishua) Chieftaincy • Oluboyo Edibo Chieftaincy • Olori Ashipa Edibo Chieftaincy • Olukare Chieftaincy • Alaja Chieftaincy • Olisa (Ikare) Chieftaincy • Elegure Chieftaincy • Eledo Chieftaincy • Elemeje of Okela Chieftaincy • Elekan Chieftaincy • Olorun Chieftaincy • Ofua Chieftaincy • Olokoja Chieftaincy • Ale Chieftaincy • Olubaka Chieftaincy • Olokia Chieftaincy • Asalu (Oka) Chieftaincy • Aro (Oka) Chieftaincy • Elebinrin Chieftaincy • Oluwonrin Chieftaincy • Asemo Chieftaincy • Olikamu Chieftaincy • Olusi Chieftaincy • Alagba Chieftaincy • Oloba (Oka) Chieftaincy • Asin Chieftaincy • Olora Chieftaincy • Oluwade Chieftaincy • Alauga of Auga Chieftaincy • Oluro Chieftaincy • Olubaram Chieftaincy • Olojo Chieftaincy • Olugedegede of Gedegede Chieftaincy • Oloso of Oso Chieftaincy • Elefifa of Efifa Chieftaincy • Eleshuku of Eshuku Chieftaincy • Oloje Chieftaincy • Akala of Ikeram Chieftaincy • Oluyani of Iyani Chieftaincy