Top Five Publishing Firms In Nigeria
Top Five Publishing Firms In Nigeria as compiled by Folarin Olaniyi.
– University Press Plc
University Press Plc was founded in 1949 under the name of the Oxford University Press Nigeria, and has grown to become one of the oldest, most experienced and the Nation’s foremost Publishers of materials for educational and for general reading. At Incorporation as a public liability company in 1978, the company’s name was changed to University Press Limited with an authorized share capital of 8 million ordinary shares of 50k each. Quoted on the Nigerian stock exchange on 14th August 1978, UP PLC has, on two occasions, won the prestigious stock exchange merit Award in the service sector of quoted companies. It has also won, for two consecutive years, 1984 and 1985, the Concord Prize for Excellence in Academic publishing.
– Literamed Publication
Literamed Publications Nigeria Limited was incorporated in April 1969, primarily for the publication of Medipharm, a medical index of pharmaceutical specialties in Nigeria.
Medipharm formed the name Literamed, which means literary and medical publication.
The Chairman, Otunba Yinka Lawal Solarin, embarked on building a printing press; he approached the manager of then Barclays Bank 131 Broad street, Lagos, Nigeria of his intention, he was told the bank was not in the habit of financing a whole project but that if he could build a factory, the bank would finance the machine for production.
The Executive Director, Olori Bjorg Solarin, an architect designed a plan on two acres of land bought at Alausa Oregun road Ikeja for the printing press and within six months the printing press was completed.
Mr. Wiggin of the Bank came to inspect the press and fulfilled his promises paid full amount for the machines.
On August 1972, Medipharm was successfully printed and delivered on the commissioning day of the printing press by Prof. Thomas, the then Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. That was the beginning of Literamed Publications taking on its own life. Lantern Books started with the publication of Verbal and Quantitative reasoning. The success recorded informed the publication of educational books which stated with Comprehensive Social studies. The first edition published in 1992. Literamed had sustained itself on the publication of Medipharm, pre-primary books and Happi product before the advent of primary school titles.
In 2004, Literamed floated Comics Hut, a subsidiary for the publication of Comic books which tells indigenous African stories with good moral values while Living Scrolls are Bible stories in pictures. In 2008, Literamed opened another office in Ghana, West Africa, which is being managed by a county manager.
– Kachifo Limited
Kachifo Limited is an independent Nigerian publishing house set up in 2004 by Muhtar Bakare to tell our own stories. They are the publishers of Farafina Books, Prestige Books and Farafina Magazine until suspension of its publication in 2009.
Kachifo also established a non-profit trust, Farafina Trust, whose broad vision is to promote literature and literary skills in Africa. Kachifo limited aims to set high standards for editorial, conceptual and production quality in the Nigerian publishing industry.
– Evans Publishers Limited
Evans Brothers Limited was incorporated in December 1966 and today Evans stands among Nigeria’s leading educational publishers. Evans books range from Nursery books, Primary school books, Junior Secondary school and Senior secondary school books.
– Cassava Republic Press
Cassava Republic Press is obsessed with changing the way people think about fiction. Cassava Republic strongly believes that contemporary African writing should be rooted in African experience in all its diversity whether set in filthy-yet-sexy mega cities such as Lagos, in little-known rural communities, in the recent past or indeed the near future. They also think the time has come to build a new body of African writing that links writers across different time and spaces, following the marvelous example of the African Writers Series in the past.
Cassava Republic Press is based in Abuja, which is a bit like the English town Milton Keynes but set in the tropics. It’s a great place to be, with a modern infrastructure, gorgeous landscapes outside the city and all corners of the continent only a few hours flight away.
The design bible Monocle Magazine, listed Cassava Republic Press as one of the top ten brands to look out for in 2009.
Posted on October 25, 2012, in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. 79 Comments.
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Am very good story writer .and would appreciate it,if I can be a ghost writer
Am a very good writer of stories and would appreciate it If I can be a ghost writer.
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Hello Ebiere,
Just wanted to know if you were able to be a ghost writer Ą̸̸̸πδ find out if I would be able to write too..
Hoping to get ur reply soon.
Thanks.
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.Hello,
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I’m a writer, I have both fiction and non-fiction books to publish. What do I do?
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I have visited the website site http://www.omojojolo.com/ as advised above and sent a mail to “submissions@omojojolo.com” but no response, is it possible to get phone contact?
Hello Halley,
We are presently fixing the problem. For the meantime, kindly forward your queries to our Senior Editor : Olaniyibooks09@gmail.com.
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I want to work as a Canvasser with a leading and effective Primary School Books Publishing Firm.
I have a Bachalor Degree in Education, six (6)Teaching experience, head of Books Content relative to respective School Curriculum.
Good language skills, knowledge of Nigeria Environment, Proactive, goal setting,and conviencing skill.
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Please kindly send us a mail at info@omojojolo.com. Thank you.
Pls sir am working on developing the Nigeria concept of learning through E-leaning. i will appreciate if i a license and a copy of your ebooks to enable me build a software where kids can access this books through a device. kindly reply asap.
I am a graduate of Geography and Regional planning but have experience working as an editorial assistant and a reporter in one of the newspaper houses some years back. Can you please help me in securing a job as a proofreader or editorial staff in one of these publishing companies? Thank you
We are presently seeking for an editorial assistant in the book publishing arm of our outfit. Please kindly forward your cv to info@omojojolo.com
Thank you for ranking the publishers I hope they live up to your high judgment.
William Maxwell
Am a graduate,currently serving,writing is the only thing I want to do,I have a collection of short stories and a prose fiction(unpublished),I came across this site and am currently looking for a publisher and also somwhere I could write.I would really appreciate it if you get back to me,I wait positively for your responce. Thank you
Hello Nora,
It is very good to know you are interested in carving your own niche in Nigeria’s writing industry. Our vision is to project young writers like you to the world stage via our platforms. We will like to hear from you today. Send us a mail and let’s see where we can come in: info@omojojolo.com
I am a published author of two books. I have a manuscript for primary school pupils that has as its central focus on the benefit of hardwork and the after effect of disobedience.I desire to have this story published by evans publishers.
Hello Isidore,
You can always visit Evans Publishers’ website to enquire about their submissions policy. Also, they have their Head office at Jericho, Ibadan, opposite former Corporate Affairs Commission here in Ibadan, Oyo state.
Goodluck.
i would like to know more about your publishing firm and would want to know how much you can accept to publish a medium sized literature or better still a good school literature of 10-20 pieces.
I’m the librarian incharge of (the) Fed. Science & Technical Uromi School Library in Edo State. I will be glad to have the publishers ‘ Catalog specifically on general interest books (novels) suitable for secondary school students.
Dear Sir,
my name is Henry Adodo. An artist & illustrator, I am into digital art, graphic design and comic books production. I will like to work with any of the publishing firm who is in dire need of my service. I wish to be contacted at henryadodo@gmail.com .
Thank you.
Dear Sir,
my name is Henry Adodo. An artist & illustrator, I am into digital art, graphic design, comic books production. I will like to work with any of the publishing firm who is in dire need of my service. I wish to be contacted at henryadodo@gmail.com .
Thank you.
hello am biola
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I am a writer of 16. I need to have my books widely published sir. Please contact me on 08167849076(My mother’s number) for more information. Your quick reply would be highly appreciated. God bless.
Please help, am a good writer and am in great need of a good publisher that can help me publish the storybooks and novels have written,please am just a young writer and don’t want to kill my passion.
THANKS.
i write a lot about today’s challenging issues like homosexuality, love and romance, family education etc all coined into beautiful stories but i can’t find the right publishers. i just need some one to read……..
I am a new novelist, dramatist and poet. I wish to publish my newest novel captioned: “The Folly of Tradition” with a publishing firm that can help in the world wide distribution. I humbly wish to know if your establishment can meet my aspirations. I hope to hear from you soon.Thank you!!
I’m a dope cartoonist who rarely makes an error when drawin with a black pen,i need a publisher to showcase my abilities
Hello Micheal. Kindly get across to us via info@bukrepublik.com
Hello, I just came across your site. Good work by you and your team. Pls am a young entrepreneur. I’m private publisher and writer, a music coach and an instructor. My first book for secondary is really doing well. I just finished writing a very classic textbook for primary school . And I need your advise on how to take up to register it with government and and how make it go far
Hello, I just came across your site. Good work by you and your team. Please am a young entrepreneur. I’m private publisher and writer, a music coach and an instructor. My first book for secondary is really doing well. I just finished writing a very classic textbook for primary school . And I need your advise on how to take up to register it with government and and how make it go far
Great… Aiming 2b a Great Author some day!
Good day, I am Osita Eriobu. I am a christian motivational fiction writer. I will be glad to have you establish my dream and make it a reality. Thank you
I am a writer of Art books for primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. I have written books on ART. I am presently looking for Publishers to buy the books. I am a graduate in Fine Art. Please, direct me as to what to be done.
I also want to write books for Publishers. Thanks for your cooperation in advance looking forward to hearing from you soonest.
Best Regards
Agbai Osaze Gaskins
Interesting list of publishers. I hope to work with one of them soon.
Nawa o, publishing a book in Nigeria isn’t easy at all, feom the high cost to getting publishing firms accepting your work. If truly writers are one of the most important people in the world, how are we expected to rise above the horizon?
I wish to publish in cassava republic press. please, how do i go about this?
I am a trained teacher, voracious reader and freelance writer of fantasy and inspirational books. Presently, I have twelve manuscripts ready for publication. Will you like to be my publisher? Call me on 08189334910. Thanks.
Please how can I publish and sell my written manuscript for senior secondary school and others?
Pls i have a collection of my poems and will like to publish them…. Buh i don’t have the capital required yet
I am a poet with several anthologies( yet 2 b published). I will appreciate if you help me out on how to go about the publishing. Thanks in anticipation.
pls I want to publish an already written book am in sss1 i am talented in writing stories and drama pls help me to publish my book pls
I am a good writer of children story books. I have lots of unpublished work but don’t know how to get them published as finance is my major challenge
Hello Sharon. Thanks for dropping by. We run an author investment form of publishing. You can always query us via submissions@omojojolo.com
Please I need a list of book publishing houses in Nigeria that l-have attain public limited liability company. Please it’s urgent. Thanks so much
Hello Sandra. Please send us an official request via info@bukrepublik.com. Thanks.
Hi, I’m a motivational writer, right now I am in dire need of assistance to enable me publish a book that will help my society to develop. I look forward to hear from you. thanks. a lot.
Hello God’s Power. Please visit http://www.omojojolo.com and follow the instructions.
Hi … I need an editing firm to do my internship with and how to go about it … any help please
Hello Tosin. Please forward this request to info@bukrepublik.com. We might be able to recommend you to one of our editor friends.
Hello. Please, I want to know if you have a platform for online publishing of flash fiction stories. Thank you.
I wrote a book which I know will be a great impact on everybody all over the world especially women in Africa… Don’t know what steps to take to get it published, please can I get a help from here??? It’s a book about African women and culture
Hello SHE SOARS. Please kindly do us a mail via emotionpress2011@gmail.com. Thanks
I’m Ekemini Eteke, an author of a published must-read & must-have book, THE NIGERIAN GOLDEN BOOK (A CENTENARY HALL OF FAME). The book is an historical x-ray of Nigeria’s political developments, before and after independence. It also ponders greatly on the memories of Nigerians heroes, living and dead. Honestly, It’s a book that will be an award winning book if properly handled by a reputable publishing firm.
Hello Ekemini. Well done for the effort. Please kindly us a mail via emotionpress2011@gmail.com
Hello,
I just finished writing a book and I need a good publisher. I was so happy to come across this site.Please can I know your modalities in printing.
Thanks
Thank you, Amara. Please do me a mail via emotionpress2011@gmail.com
Thank you for this information. It has been pretty helpful. Is it possible to do an update? This 2017 and I would appreciate to learn about current development in this area. Once again, Thank you. – Talatu Bako( aspiring author)
Yes. Very soon. We are working on something that will be announced on this blog soon. Meanwhile, you can follow us on Facebook for updates: http://www.facebook.com/bookrepublicnaija
Nice post with very informative facts about the publishing industry in Nigeria. Thanks for sharing
I am a editor, with over a decade of work experience. I am interested in freelance work. Thank you!
My name is Peter Emeh. I am a good writer. I have written a very interesting book, but right now I cannot empower myself to get it published. Please, I will be grateful to have your reply. I am ready to comply. Thanks
Hi..am a writer…a good one at that and have written many books but no money to publish it..am also good in editing..if only you can help me.
Hello Chidinma,
I am just reading your comment on my blog. Where are you based? If you are domiciled in Ibadan or wouldn’t mind joining us as intern in Ibadan for a couple of months then please send in an application and a CV to emotionpress2011@gmail.com.
Regards,
Folarin
Well, it’s somewhat appealing seeing that our publishing industry has an interactive medium with what you offer Akinbowale. Cool stuff. About four years ago, I completed a novel and sought for a publishing deal.
Locally, i sent excerpts of SUNNY SIDE UP (my book) to a couple of firms. It was either a case of “not our style” or no response at all. internationally it was “Self Publishing” with a correspondence with their staff for about half a year.
Your chats with aspiring writers above stopped sometime in late 2017. I do hope you still do this. Sunny Side Up aspires to provide a different genre, something fun and interactive to all readers. a departure from the usually tragic stories a great percentage of Nigerian (maybe African) tend to tell us.
I leave it at this for now and sincerely look forward to a chat with you. Much regards.
Thank you Micheal for your keen interest in our works. We still continue to blog about the Nigerian book publishing industry via http://www.bookrepublic.com.ng You can also consider publishing with us by doing us a mail via emotionpress2011@gmail.com