National Library of Nigeria

01/11/2026

The LOC for the flag off of recommencement of work at the HQ building of the NLN met on Friday to review and firm up preparations towards the ceremony which scheduled to be conducted by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on 19th November 2026.
After the meeting, the Hon. Minister of State for Education and Chairman of the LOC, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’idu Ahmad was taken on a guided tour of the HQ building site by the National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi.

29/10/2026

Paywalls and Nigerian History: An Open Access Case for the National

Want to start a debate at a Nigerian university or a Yaba tech hub? Skip crypto and local politics, and ask about the price of an academic paper.

Today, a single paywalled journal article or historical law report can cost more than a student’s monthly allowance, or a significant share of an SME’s research and development budget. With exchange rates favouring foreign academic publishers, knowledge now carries a luxury price tag. Our cultural and intellectual history is increasingly a subscription service, and many Nigerians are being logged out.

How do we stop foreign paywalls from locking Nigerian scholarship behind them?

24/10/2026

Yesterday we gave PIDsLink-NG its first public showing at the International Open Access Week webinar.

This year asks what knowledge costs. For African research, part of the cost is invisibility: work that cannot be found, cited or preserved, on identifier infrastructure governed elsewhere.

PIDsLink-NG is Nigeria's answer. The Open Access Coordination Council directs it, the National Library of Nigeria anchors it, and WACREN's service runs it. Each institution maintains its own namespace and keeps its links live.

Donald Doe Seanedzu minted and resolved ARKs live. Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, National Librarian, set out how is leading. And Tertiary Education Trust Fund Tetfund is building PID requirements into what it funds.

Thank you to John Kunze (ARK Alliance) and Johanssen Obanda (Crossref) for their talks. Thanks also to our ECR Campus Champions, Amy P. A. Asimah (PhD) and Bayor Joseph Odelami CLN, for putting a human face on invisibility.

The slides carry their own ARK, minted through PIDsLink:
https://lnkd.in/dPciGhrA

Nigeria is the first block. If you lead a library, repository, journal or national network anywhere in Africa and want to be next, write to [email protected].

23/10/2026

In preparation for the formal flagoff of resumption of work on the permanent site of the National Library of Nigeria Headquarters by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on 19/11/2026, the National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi led her management staff to a meeting with the contractors on site; the Building Contractor Reynolds Construction Company, the furnishing contractor, havila Group and the consultant, OIA International.
The National Librarian charged all parties to work harmoniously and in synergy, to deliver the project in top quality and timely. She thereafter went on inspect the physical work that has been done so far.

11/10/2026

📚 New Arrivals at the National Library of Nigeria! Browse the latest additions, with details and abstracts: https://virtuall.nln.gov.ng/nigeriana Read them at a state branch near you: https://nln.gov.ng/statebranches.php

11/10/2026

As librarians, we see the same headlines you do. Libraries in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia are using AI to search catalogues faster, answer readers’ questions through chatbots, and sort millions of records in hours. Then we look at what is happening in many libraries here in Africa, and the gap is clear. Some say African libraries are simply not interested. That is not true. Most librarians we know are curious and eager to learn. The problem is that…..

Written by Azeez Elijah O. and Echezona Perpetua Nonye As librarians, we see the same headlines you do. Libraries in Europe, North Americ...

11/10/2026

Our Plateau State Branch held the October Reading Club session yesterday. Our focus was on teamwork, leadership and cooperation.

From the Reading Sprouts to the Reading Rangers and the Odyssey, the children participated in a variety of educative and fun activities that helped them understand the meaning of leadership and the importance of working together as a team.

📚 We also read stories and books on leadership, teamwork and cooperation as well as stories about Nigeria’s Independence and its early leaders helping the children learn more about our country’s history and the people who shaped it. 🇳🇬
Thirty one (31) Kids in attendance.
See pictures below 👇

06/10/2026

The History of Eko Dynasty by Chief Bolakanle Kotun explores the history, origins, traditions, and development of the Eko Dynasty.

The book traces important events, personalities, and historical accounts that shaped the dynasty and highlights its place in the history and cultural heritage of Lagos.

📖 Watch the National Librarian’s Book Review podcast for an overview of the book and its fascinating historical insights:
👉 https://youtu.be/okggkvcLri4?si=CW6EJ2a-yugKv5gf

27/09/2026

How Prof. Chinwe V. Anunobi Is Rewiring the National Library of Nigeria

In 2021, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi walked into an institution built to preserve Nigeria's memory. Five years on, the results have spoken loudly enough that President Bola Tinubu has renewed her tenure as National Librarian/CEO, a vote of confidence in work that has, in half a decade, turned a quiet repository into a living, growing network. Between 2022 and 2025….

Written by Azeez Elijah Olawale [email protected] A report card written in numbers — because at the National Library, the story tells ...

22/09/2026

We are excited to welcome NLNEF to this space.

The foundation represents a significant step towards securing sustainable support for NLN’s core mandate.

We look forward to the official launch on 24 September and to the positive impact NLNEF will bring.

The National Library of Nigeria stands in full support of this important initiative.