The Nigerian literary industry has seen significant growth and expansion in recent years, with a surge in book festivals and literary events. One such event that has gained significant prominence is ...

As part of measures to instil reading among Nigerian children across the country, the Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) has concluded plans to hold the fifth edition of the book festival. The ...

Founder and convener of the Akada Children’s Book Festival, Mrs. Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi, has reaffirmed her commitment to nurturing a generation of young Africans who read widely, write creatively, ...

In January 2023, Cristian Munduate, the Representative of UNICEF in Nigeria, made a strong statement by asserting that 75 per cent of children in Nigeria, aged 7 to 14 years, cannot read a simple ...

The convener of the Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) in Lagos, Mrs Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi, has stated that the festival has helped revive the moribund reading culture among children in Nigeria, ...

The Akada Children’s Book Festival is set to host its eighth edition with a special pre-Children’s Day celebration aimed at promoting literacy and nurturing a love of reading among children. A ...