Progression of E-Publishing Capacity Building in Nigeria

Abstract

The variety of opportunities offered by the internet makes it attractive for publishing, especially for developing nations previously unable to distribute publications on a global scale. However, Nigerian publishers striving to seize the moment are grossly under-reported in literature, notwithstanding that their innovations could create opportunities globally. This study, therefore, describes the progression of e-publishing in Nigeria with emphasis on e-publishing capacity building, collaboration, and outsourcing. Data were collected from publishers and their websites by means of in-depth interviews, website observation, and survey, and findings indicate that publishers are building e-publishing capacity by launching websites, e-book clubs, online bookshops, and e-libraries in schools and by collaborating with foreign e-book distribution firms. This study, therefore, provides updated information on an emerging market with huge investment and collaboration potential.

Udhibiti wa Fasihi Afrika Mashariki na Athari zake kwa Waandishi na Utunzi

“…Uzuiaji kabla ya kuchapishwa hufanyika kwa kuhakiki na kuchunguza maandishi kabla ya kuchapishwa. Mwandishi au waandishi huwasilisha kazi yao kwa kundi fulani kwa minajili ya kupewa idhini kabla ya kuruhusiwa kusambazwa kwa umma (Ifeduba, 2018). ii.…”

“…Kuharibu: aina hii ya udhibiti huhusu kuharibu vitabu na maandishi mengine kabla au baada ya kuchapishwa ili kuzuia vitabu au maandishi hayo kufikia umma au kuchapishwa upya. Hili hutekelezwa kwa kuteketeza maandishi au kuchanachana kazi husika (Ifeduba, 2018) iv. Usimbaji (encryption): katika mtindo huu wa udhibiti, maandishi hudhamiriwa kufikia hadhira au kundi fulani la wasomaji wachache, hasa kwa kubadilisha lugha na kufanya maandishi kuwa magumu kueleweka au kuchochea kwa makusudi hamu ya kutosoma kwa kundi fulani nje ya lile linalolengwa na maandishi husika.…”