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
Where in Africa? A Cultural Saga from Denver to Lagos
(Mace Books, 2000) MAMMAH-POPOOLA, Mercy
• Part I: Culture (Where in Africa?, Characteristics of Culture, From Denver International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport)
• Part II: Africa: Nigeria (Nigeria an African Country, The Regions and Major Cities in Nigeria, Warri - "The Oil City", Daily Life and Living in Nigeria, Lodging and Hotel Accommodation, Transportation, Common International Issues)
• Part III: Major Ethnic Recipes / Foods in Nigeria (Stew and Soup Recipes, Rice Recipe, Popular Snacks)
• Part IV: Ethnic Outfits and Artifacts
People of Nigeria
(Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, 1989) IKIEBE, R.O., Oddelm, O.O., Arah, Stella, Ogbonna, Ezenwa, Obodeze, Joe, Lipede, Olu
The Hausa
The igbo
The Yoruba
The Tivs
The Ijo
The Isoko
The Bibilos
The Junkus
The Kanuri
Economic and Statistical Review 1987
(Lagos state: Federal Government Printer,, 1988) Ministry of National Planning
• Economic Performance in 1987 (Gross Domestic Product, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Petroleum, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Structure of the Economy, Capital Formation, Gross National Savings, External Transactions, Balance of Payments, External Assets, Money and Banking, Price Movement, Public Finance, Unemployment, Manpower Situation in the Health Sector)
• Appraisal of Current Economic Policies - The Structural Adjustment Programme (July 1986–June 1988)
• Economic Prospects for 1988
• List of Tables in the Economic and Statistical Review - 1987 (Tables 1 through 27 covering GDP, capital formation, expenditure, external trade, balance of payments, banking, price indices, revenue, public expenditure, unemployment, and health manpower)
The Nigerian File of International Standard Serial Number
(Lagos state( 4 West street, P.M.B 12626): Nigerian national serial data center, National Library of Nigeria,, 1981-01) Nigerian National Serials Data Centre, National Library of Nigeria
• Introduction (Overview of the International Standard Serial Number, definition of serials, advantages, and role of the National Centre)
• List of Serials Registered (Entries 1 to 129 detailing serial titles, registration numbers, publishing locations, publishers, and abbreviated key titles)
• Title Index (Alphabetical index of all registered serials with their corresponding ISSN
Trade and Industry: A comprehensive review of trade and industrial potential in the six Northern States of the Federation of Nigeria
(Kaduna : Ministry of Trade and Industry,, 1967) DASUKI, Ibrahim
• Land, Climate, People and Government
• Communications, Transportation and Accommodation
• Review of Past Progress
• Animal and Agricultural Resources for Industrial Development
• The Mineral Deposits of the Northern States
• The Industrial Areas of the Northern States
• Finance, Incentives and Administration
• Investment Opportunities
• Commercial Services and Labour
• The Development of Small Industries