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Thursday, March 28, 2024 / 11:00 AM

National Library Opens Bulgarian Corner in Abuja

The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi in union with the National Librarian of Bulgaria, Mr. Yanko Yordonov today inaugurated a ...

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Friday, March 15, 2024 / 08:30 AM

National Library, American Embassy Forges Collaboration on Literacy Promotion

The National Library of Nigeria and the American Embassy, are to collaborate in the promotion of literacy in Nigeria. 

This came up during discussions when the National Librarian, Prof. Ch...

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Thursday, February 22, 2024 / 03:31 AM

National Library Launches Nigeria Language Map

The National Library of Nigeria on the 21st February 2024 launched the Nigeria language map which comprises of all the languages in Nigeria, during the commemoration of the International Mother Lan...

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024 / 09:47 PM

NLN Commemorates World Read Aloud Day

  1. The World-Read-Aloud-Day, a global event celebrated in over 170 countries across the globe was commemorated at the National Library headquarters and it's branches ...

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Monday, February 12, 2024 / 02:38 PM

Prof. Anunobi Urges Staff to Enhance Competence

 

The National Librarian/CEO, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, has charged the Administrative Staff of the organization to continually build their competence as they optima...

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Thursday, December 07, 2023 / 08:15 AM

Our CBT Centre in Enugu Once Again Get Accredited by JAMB , to Host 2024 UTME Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has once again chosen our CBT Centre in Enugu among its 2024 examination venues for its UTME candidates. 

An Accreditation Team from JAM...

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Friday, December 01, 2023 / 02:49 PM

John Obot, National Library Regular Visitor Sets Guinness World Record in Marathon Read-Aloud

A regular reader at the Akwa-Ibom state branch of the National Library of Nigeria, John Obot has set a new Guinness World Record in marathon read-aloud which lasted for 145 hours.

John Obot...

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Friday, December 01, 2023 / 11:19 AM

NLN, NLA Donate Books to Schools in Katsina

The National Library of Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigerian Library Association Katsina state Chapter on the 25th July 2023 distributed about 2000 vol...

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Friday, December 01, 2023 / 11:07 AM

Reading Garden set up in Jos Branch

Plateau State Branch recently witnessed a remarkable event of unveiling a Reading Garden, a Project executed by the Better Class Environment (BCE), a group of young volunteers on the Plateau. It wa...

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 / 02:17 PM

Prof . Anunobi Decries Literacy Gap in Nigeria

The National Librarian, Professor Chinwe Anunobi has decried the literacy gap in Nigeria, which contributes to the declining reading culture amongst Nigerians. She made this known during a Literacy...

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 / 01:54 PM

National Library Decentralizes Cataloguing Operations

The National Library of Nigeria has decentralized its cataloguing operations to enhance efficiency and save cost. Going forward, state branches of the organization are ...

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Monday, November 27, 2023 / 04:45 PM

Nigeria Library Association Appoints Anunobi, Others as Fellows, Brand Ambassadors

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Library of Nigeria (NLN), Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has been awarded a fellowship, by the Nigerian Library Association, which also appointed her its ...

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Monday, November 27, 2023 / 04:30 PM

Nigeria Communications Commission, Digital Bridge Institute Train National Library Staff

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in collaboration with its IT training subsidiary, the Digital Bridge Institute DBI, organized a training workshop for a total of 250 staff members of th...

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Friday, September 22, 2023 / 09:09 AM

National Librarian Pays Courtesy Visit to FRSC

The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer Prof. Chinwe Anunobi accompanied by some Directors paid a courtesy call on Corps Marshall of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Abuja, to seek for a...

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Thursday, August 10, 2023 / 04:17 PM

National Librarian Pays Courtesy Call on the Clerk to National Assembly

  1. The National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, led some Directors from the National Library of Nigeria to a courtesy call on the Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Magaji Tambuwal to thank ...

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Wednesday, July 05, 2023 / 02:22 PM

Shehu Sani Eulogises Nigerian Authors

A renowned social activist and book crusader, Senator Shehu Sani has commended the efforts of Nigerian authors for keeping education alive and making Nigeria known in the world of literacy.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 / 05:58 PM

Stakeholders in the Book Industry Urged to Comply with Legal Deposit Law

Stakeholders in the book industry have been advised to ensure compliance with the legal deposit law which compels them to deposit copies of their publications with the National Library of Nigeria f...

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Monday, May 22, 2023 / 03:02 PM

National Librarian Tasks Students on Positive Use of Technology to Boost Learning

The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, has tasked the newly admitted students into the National Diploma of the Centre ...

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Saturday, April 08, 2023 / 05:07 AM

National Libraries of Nigeria, Bulgaria Partner on Joint Initiatives

 

  • We have over 10 million resources in our holdings – Prof. Anunobi
  • We have 8 million books, 1,500 original manuscripts – Assoc. Prof. Aleksandrova

The...

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023 / 05:05 PM

Library: A Fulcrum to Quality Education - Prof. Chinwe Anunobi

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi has stated that a good library is the fulcrum of quality education. Prof. Anunobi stated this when she played ho...

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Friday, March 10, 2023 / 02:19 PM

National Library: Ebonyi, Kaduna Branch Commemorates International Women's Day

The Ebonyi state branch of the National Library of Nigeria in collaboration with the Human Right Commission and the Fountain of Knowledge International School Abakaliki, jointly commemorated the In...

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Saturday, March 04, 2023 / 05:40 PM

NATIONAL LIBRARY TO ESTABLISH BRANCH IN DELTA STATE

The people of Delta State and its environs will soon have the avenue to make use of the rich resources of the National Library of Nigeria.

The Chief Executive Officer of the National ...

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023 / 02:24 PM

MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION – A NECESSARY TOOL FOR EDUCATIONAL TRANSFORMATION IN NIGERIA By Prof. Chinwe Anunobi

Indigenous languages around the world are gradually going into extinction, and Nigeria is no exception. The trend is worrisome as language is not just a means of communication, but an essential too...

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023 / 02:47 PM

National Librarian Charges Staff on Disciplined Workforce

The National Librarian has stated that the present ratings of the officers of the organization leaves much to be desired. She said this at the 2023 strategy and retreat session organized for the of...

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023 / 02:32 PM

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANS PAY CONGRATULATORY VISIT TO THE NATIONAL LIBRARIAN

The Association of Librarians of Nigerian Universities (AULNU) on 16th January, 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi at the corporate headquarters of...

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023 / 02:20 PM

CALIM ENUGU, GETS JAMB ACCREDITATION AS UTME CENTRE

 

The Centre for Advanced Library and Information Management (CALIM), Enugu has been accredited by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to participate in the 2023 JAMB examin...

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Monday, September 19, 2022 / 05:57 PM

Knowledge Empowers, Essential For Human Development - Hon. Nanah Opiah

The Honourable Minister of State for Education, Rt. Hon. Goodluck Nanah Opiah has stated that knowledge empowers and is very essential for human development. The Honourable Minister stated this dur...

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Monday, September 19, 2022 / 04:30 PM

Education Minster, National Librarian Makes A Case For Literacy In Indigenous Language

 

The Honourable Minister of State for Education, Rt. Hon. Goodluck Nana Opiah has called for concerted efforts by all citizens to improve the literacy rate in the Country. The Honourable ...

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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 / 05:28 PM

National Library Organises Capacity Development Training For Hobs

The National Library of Nigeria recently organised an intensive capacity development training for all Heads of Branches of the National Library. The five days programme which was held at ...

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Tuesday, September 06, 2022 / 03:54 PM

House Of Dream Parliament Honours National Librarian

 

The National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, has been honoured by the Nigeria House of Dream Parliament (NHODP) for her immense selfless contributions, hardwork and dedication ...

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Sunday, August 14, 2022 / 01:51 PM

National Library, Cultural Orientation Institute Collaborates On The Preservation Of Nigerian Cultural Heritage


The National Library of Nigeria is to partner with the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, NICO, to ensure that the nation's cultural heritage is preserved for post...

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Thursday, August 11, 2022 / 11:37 AM

Ogun Is A State Where Education Works - Dapo Abiodun Tells Prof. Anunobi

The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has stated that Ogun state is a state where education works.

The Governor stated this on Tuesday, 9th August when Nigeria’s National L...

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Saturday, July 02, 2022 / 05:33 PM

National Librarian Cautions Stakeholders Against Fake Isbn/Issn

Stakeholders in the book industry have been cautioned against the use of fake International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN).


Nig...

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Saturday, June 25, 2022 / 10:39 PM

National Librarian Tasks Public Libraries To Ensure 65% Delivery Of Sdg


The National Librarian/CEO of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has tasked the Chairmen and Directors of public libraries in the country to strive to ensur...

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Thursday, May 12, 2022 / 01:09 PM

1,632 Utme Candidates Write Exams At National Library Cbt Centre

The National Library of Nigeria has played host to 1,632 candidates at it’s Computer-Based Test Centre located in the Centre for Advanced Library and Information Management, (CALIM) Enugu...

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Thursday, April 28, 2022 / 07:07 AM

National Librarian Decries Shortage Of Staff, Seeks Government Approval Of More Personnel

 The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi has decried the shortfall in the manpower strength of the organisat...

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Friday, April 01, 2022 / 04:20 PM

National Librarian Congratulates Echono On His New Appointment

The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has applauded the appointment of Arc. Sonny Echono as the Executive Sec...

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Monday, February 28, 2022 / 02:01 PM

Prof. Anunobi Advocates For Promotion And Preservation Of Indigenous Languages

Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, the National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria has made a call for the promotion and preservation of indigenous languages in o...

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Monday, February 07, 2022 / 12:59 AM

National Library Begins Construction Of Multi Million Naira Library Edifice In Kwara State

The National Library has commenced the construction of a multi-million naira prototype library building in Ilorin, Kwara state to boost research as well as deepen reading culture in Nigeria. The Na...

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022 / 03:08 PM

Librarians Charged To Adopt New Technologies To Enhance Service Delivery

Librarians have been urged to adopt new technologies that will enhance service delivery to library users and information seekers.

The National Librarian/CEO, Prof. Chinwe Veronic...

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Monday, January 24, 2022 / 11:14 AM

Prof. Anunobi Espouses The Cause Of Vulnerable Groups

The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has made a case for the promotion of the rights and freedoms of vulnera...

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022 / 02:13 PM

National Library Donates Educational Books To Custodial Centres

The National Library of Nigeria concluded her 2021 Annual Readership Promotion Campaign (RPC) by donating books to custodial centres across the nation. This serves as part of her mandate ...

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021 / 08:05 AM

Anunobi Congratulates Predecessor On Meritorious Service, As Uni-Ilorin Sends Forth Prof. Aina

The National Librarian/CEO, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi yesterday joined the Department of Library and Information Science, UniLorin, as they honoured Prof. Aina, her predecessor, in a s...

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Thursday, December 09, 2021 / 09:17 AM

National Librarian Seeks For American Corner At Nln Prototype


In pursuit of her eight-point agenda for actualizing the vision and mission of the apex library, the National Librarian/CEO, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has made a passionate appea...

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Monday, December 06, 2021 / 06:05 PM

National Librarian Calls For Documentation Of National Heritage In Indigenous Languages

 The Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has emphasized the need to ensure proper documentation of our national heritage in indig...

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Wednesday, December 01, 2021 / 10:55 AM

Prof. Anunobi Inaugurates Action Committees

The National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has constituted three committees to drive the thematic agenda of her administration.

Inaugurating the three committees a...

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021 / 01:31 AM

Nigeria, Bulgaria National Libraries To Exchange Indigenous Literature

The National Library of Nigeria, and the National Library of the Republic of Bulgaria are to explore a symbiotic cultural relationship that will see the two National Libraries exchanging i...

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Thursday, November 11, 2021 / 03:28 PM

National Library To Target The Hard-To-Reach Populace

The National Library of Nigeria is planning to take its services to the hard-to-reach members of the society, whom for various reasons, are not able to access its services. This was disclo...

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Friday, October 15, 2021 / 04:06 PM

National Library Of Nigeria Supports Establishment Of Special Library Trust Fund

The National Library of Nigeria has expressed support to the establishment of a Library Trust Fund by the National Assembly.

Speaking at a public hearing recently organized by t...

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Friday, October 15, 2021 / 03:54 PM

National Library Of Nigeria Seeks Deeper Collaboration With American Center


The National Librarian/Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has indicated that the National Library of Nigeria would co...

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021 / 04:26 PM

Prof. Anunobi Resumes Duty As National Librarian

by Vershima Orvell-Dio


Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi on Tuesday 14th September, 2021 resumed duty as the National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National...

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021 / 09:28 PM

Acting National Librarian/Ceo Unveils Her Vision For The Apex Library

Acting National Librarian/CEO Unveils her Visions for the Apex Library

By: Christy Nchetuya

The Acting National Librarian, Dr. Mrs. Oluchi Kalu has made known h...

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Tuesday, August 03, 2021 / 09:24 AM

Prof. Aina Bows Out

The former National Librarian/CEO, Professor Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina who has completed his five year tenure as the National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria w...

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021 / 05:59 AM

Prof Aina Gets Excellence Awards From Librarians And The Kwara State Government

The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina was recently honoured by the Kwara State Library Board and the body of Chairmen a...

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Thursday, December 03, 2020 / 01:33 AM

The National Library introduces online application software for ISSN/ISBN acquisition

The National Library of Nigeria has introduced an online application software to ease and fasten the process of applying for and obtaining both the International Standard Serial Number and the Inte...

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Thursday, December 03, 2020 / 01:31 AM

Readership promotion campaign: Borno State Government commends National Library

 

The Borno State Government has commended the National Library of Nigeria for taking her readership promotion campaign to the state, despite the security perception of the state by man...

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Thursday, December 03, 2020 / 01:30 AM

Zaynab Alkali chairs National Library board

Zaynab Alkali chairs National Library board

Zaynab Alkali chairs National Library board...

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Thursday, December 03, 2020 / 12:57 AM

Official Visit To Ogun State

The National Librarian, Prof. L.O. Aina and Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state, flanked by the Secretary to Ogun State Government, Professor Oso, Commissioner of Education, Deputy Governor and Chi...

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Sunday, November 29, 2020 / 12:24 PM

Staff training on modern Library practice

The National Library of Nigeria has nominated two librarians from the organisation to attend an international exchange training programme in modern library practices.

The National Library o...

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Sunday, November 29, 2020 / 12:23 PM

The Annual Readership Promotion Campaign

The Annual Readership Promotion Campaign of the National Library of Nigeria was flagged off on Tuesday 10th April, 2018 by the Honourable Minister of Education

The Annual Readership Promotion Ca...

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Sunday, November 29, 2020 / 12:21 PM

National Librarian Visits Branches In The South-East

The National Librarian, Professor. Lenrie O. Aina has promised that state branches of the National Library would be revitalised and supported to render optimal services to the reading public, acros...

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