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
Privatisation Handbook 2nd edition
(Abuja, Federal Capital Territory: Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), 2000) Nigeria National Council on Privatisation
• The Imperative of Privatisation (including statements and speeches by President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice-President Atiku Abubakar)
• The Enabling Legislation: Public Enterprises (Privatisation and Commercialisation) Act 1999
• Guidelines on Privatisation and Commercialisation
• Blueprint of the Privatisation and Commercialisation Programme
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.
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.
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.
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?