Embrace technology for sustainability, experts tell publishers
Experts in the book industry have advised publishers to seize the opportunity presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, to embrace technology in order to realise its full potential.
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New Media Bill draconian, unconstitutional, anti-people, anti-free speech — Publishers, Editors, NUJ, BON
NEWSPAPER publishers in the country, Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria, BON; Editors and Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, have described the New Media Bill currently before the National Assembly as draconian, unconstitutional, anti-people, anti-business and anti-free speech.
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IPA, NPA host world publishers in Lagos
Nigeria is set to host the gathering of some of the most prominent and influential figures from the world of publishing in what is tagged the International Publishers Association (IPA) seminar. The occasion which will be the first of its kind is scheduled to hold on May 9th at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos and will discuss among other things the major challenges and opportunities that could dictate the future of the industry across Africa.
Read MorePublishers join forces to fight piracy
As part of new initiatives to create current data and check piracy, the Nigeria Publishers Association (NPA) is planning registration and accreditation of all publishers in the country. The NPA President, Mr. Gbenga Adedapo, while speaking on the 16th Nigeria International Book Fair taking place at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the University of Lagos from May 8 – 13, explained that the fight against piracy will be easier if the association has a register of accredited publishers just as it will be easier to respond to request by external organisations that need data about the Nigerian publishing industry.
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