Prof. Anunobi Elected Vice Chair of Conference of Directors of National Libraries (CDNL)
Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has been elected as the 1st Vice Chair of the Conference of Directors of National Libraries (CDNL). The election was held during the Conference of Directors of Nationa...
UNESCO Fancies Map of Nigerian Languages, Provides Recipes for Sustainable Development
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO has identified indigenous languages as a key ingredient for sustainable development.
This is contained in a docu...
National Libraries of Nigeria, Bulgaria Renew MoU
The National Library of Nigeria and the National Library of the Republic of Bulgaria have renewed their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cultural exchange ...
National Library of Nigeria Hosts American Space
Recently, the National Librarian/Chief Executive Officer Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi accompanied by the Director of Public Services Department (PSD), Mr. Kehinde Ojo and the Special Assistant on ...
National Library Signs MoU for Endowment Foundation
The National Librarian Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi on Thursday 3rd April 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Midpoint Innovation Limited, to Establish and collaborate on a National Li...
Pioneer Students of CALIM Defends Project
The pioneer students of the Centre for Advanced Library and Information Management (CALIM) Enugu recently defended their research work for the award of National Diploma in Library and Information S...
National Library, UNESCO Call on Stakeholders to Strengthen Efforts to Save Endangered Local Languages
Recently, the National Librarian led delegation, accompanied by a UNESCO representative, to pay a courtesy call on the Honorable Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education in Taraba State, as we...
NBTE Commends CALIM on Quality Education
The National Board for Technical Education - NBTE has commended the Centre for Advanced Library and Information Management CALIM for quality education being administered at the college. Â Â Â Â Â Â...
Library and Information Professionals Tasked to Embrace New Trends in Library Operations and Services
 Professionals in the Library and Information Sector have been charged to embrace contemporary global trends in library operations and services delivery in order to optimally serve their patrons.Â...
National Library, NBRP Others Unveil Abuja City Logo
The National Library of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Abuja chapter of the Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters, NBRP, on Tuesday 20th August 2024, unveiled the Logo for the 202...
CALIM to Organize Training in Optimal Library Management
The Center for Advanced Library and Information Management, CALIM, Enugu is organizing a professional refresher for library and information officers at the Centre, located at 12 Achui Street, Indep...
National Library Engages Stakeholders in Southwest
The National Library of Nigeria, on Saturday 17th August 2024 held a stakeholders/citizens engagement meeting with stakeholders in the South West.
The event which took place at the Ondo Sta...
Leadership is Everything and is Fueled by Grace - Prof. Anunobi
The National Librarian/CEO, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi has tasked Heads of Branches to brace up to the responsibilities of being impactful and influencing leaders in their various communities of operatio...
National Library Introduces Map of Nigerian Languages
The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi has officially presented the Map of Nigerian Languages to the Honorable Minister of Educa...
Prof. Anunobi Flags Off the Media and Information Literacy Club
The National Librarian, Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi in a bid to promote, media and information Literacy among young professionals, flagged off a one-day workshop for young professionals in th...
National Librarian Presents Map of Nigerian Languages
The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi has officially presented the Map of Nigerian Languages to the Honourable Minister of Educ...
Project Your Profession Wherever you Are - Prof. Anunobi
The National Librarian/CEO, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi has urged Librarians to project their profession wherever they find themselves stating that libraries are central as far as education is concerned.Â...
National Librarian Calls for Makerspaces in School Libraries
The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi has called for the provision of Makerspaces in schools libraries in the country.
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Gov. Mohammed of Bauchi State Commends Prof. Anunobi's Passion for Quality Library Service Delivery
The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON has commended the National Librarian/CEO stating that her passion for quality library services is l...
Bauchi State Government Partners with the National Library to Promote Education
The Executive Governor of Bauchi State Government, His Excellency Senator (Dr) Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON has stated that his administration is out to promote education through the establishment ...
National Library to Support Take-off of Academy of Science Library
Our Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi played host to the President of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), Prof. Ekanem Braided, who visited with the Executive Secretary of NAS and ot...
National Librarian Inaugurates Local Organizing Committee for 2025 Abuja Book Project
The National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, was joined by the leadership of the FCT chapter of the Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters (NBRP) to inaugurate the Local Orga...
Lagos State Branch Host Irish Ambassador to Nigeria
The Lagos Branch recently played host to the Ambassador of Ireland to Nigeria, Ambassador Peter Ryan who was accompanied by Mrs Aduke Gomez, a prolific writer of children's books.ÂÂ
Mr. R...
Institute of Library and Information Management Holds Second Matriculation, as Anunobi Charges Students on Academic Integrity
The Centre for Advanced Library and Information Management (CALIM), held its second matriculation ceremony on Tuesday 30th April 2024. The matriculation which took place at the Centre in Enugu had ...
National Library, ZODML Unveils Green Library
The National Library of Nigeria in collaboration with Zaccheus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Library (ZODML) recently unveiled Green Library specially dedicated to children ...
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 ...
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.ÂÂ
This came up during discussions when the National Librarian, Prof. ...
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...
NLN Commemorates World Read Aloud Day
- 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 ...
Prof. Anunobi Urges Staff to Enhance Competence
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The National Librarian/CEO, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, has charged the Administrative Staff of the organization to continually build their competence as they opti...
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.ÂÂ
An Accreditation Team from J...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
National Librarian Pays Courtesy Call on the Clerk to National Assembly
- 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 ...
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.
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...
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 ...
National Libraries of Nigeria, Bulgaria Partner on Joint Initiatives
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- We have 8 million books, 1,500 original manuscripts – Assoc. Prof. Aleksandrova <...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
CALIM ENUGU, GETS JAMB ACCREDITATION AS UTME CENTRE
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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 exam...
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...
Education Minster, National Librarian Makes A Case For Literacy In Indigenous Language
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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 Honourabl...
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 ...
House Of Dream Parliament Honours National Librarian
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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 dedicatio...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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) Enu...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Importance Of Reading By National Librarian, Prof. L. O. Aina
Click to watch the National Librarian speaking about the Importance of Reading on NTA's Weekend Deal
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...
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...
Zaynab Alkali chairs National Library board
Zaynab Alkali chairs National Library board
Zaynab Alkali chairs National Library board...
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...
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...
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...
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...