Libraries in Nigeria map & data
There are 63 libraries mapped in Nigeria, spread over 24 states. The most are in Gombe (8), Edo (5) and Kaduna (5). 87% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Badagry Divisional Libary, National Library and Cross River State Library.
Libraries by state
| State | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gombe | 8 | 13% |
| Edo | 5 | 7.9% |
| Kaduna | 5 | 7.9% |
| Lagos | 4 | 6.3% |
| Ondo | 4 | 6.3% |
| Abuja Federal Capital Territory | 3 | 4.8% |
| Ogun | 3 | 4.8% |
| Oyo | 3 | 4.8% |
| Rivers | 3 | 4.8% |
| Osun | 3 | 4.8% |
| Enugu | 3 | 4.8% |
| Cross River | 2 | 3.2% |
| Kogi | 2 | 3.2% |
| Plateau | 2 | 3.2% |
| Anambra | 2 | 3.2% |
| Kano | 2 | 3.2% |
| Bauchi | 2 | 3.2% |
| Bayelsa | 1 | 1.6% |
| Delta | 1 | 1.6% |
| Jigawa | 1 | 1.6% |
| Adamawa | 1 | 1.6% |
| Yobe | 1 | 1.6% |
| Abia | 1 | 1.6% |
| Niger | 1 | 1.6% |
Notable libraries in Nigeria
- Badagry Divisional LibaryLagos · library
- National LibraryEnugu · 247.300003 m · library
- Cross River State LibraryCross River · library
- National Assembly Library and Resource CenterAbuja Federal Capital Territory · library
- Covenant University Center for Learning ResourcesOgun · library
- Kenneth DikeOyo · library
- Azaiki Foundation Public LibraryBayelsa · library
- Albert Ilemobade LibraryOndo · library
- Donald Ekong LibraryUniversity of Port Harcourt, Abuja Campus, Choba, Rivers State. · Rivers · library
- Stella Obasanjo LibraryKogi · library
- Main Camp LibraryPlateau · library
- AlumniEdo · library
- Jigawa State LibraryJigawa · library
- Digital LibraryAnambra · library
- Faculty of EngineeringKano · library
- International Institute for Islamic Research and DevelopmentGombe · library
- Unilag Main LibraryLagos · library
- State Central LibraryEnugu · 224.600006 m · library
- School LibraryCross River · library
- National Library of NigeriaAbuja · Abuja Federal Capital Territory · library
- Laz Otti LibraryOgun · library
- Library and Resource Centre,Leventis Building,Jericho Road.Ibadan · Oyo · library
- Ondo State LibraryOndo · library
- P S Library (Donal Ekong extention)Rivers · library
- University of Jos LibraryPlateau · library
- IUO LibraryEdo · library
- Unizik LibraryAnambra · library
- Kano State LIbraryKano · library
- Islamic LibryGombe · library
- Central LibraryLagos · library
- LibraryOgun · library
- central library ibadan polyOyo · library
- SAAT LibraryOndo · library
- Reading RoomEdo · library
- NDIC E-Library G.S.UGombe · library
- Pan African Research CentreLagos · library
- SEET LibraryOndo · library
- edo state libraryEdo · library
- National Library, GombeGombe · library
- University Main libraryGombe · library
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Every library in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Public and university libraries.
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How many libraries are there in Nigeria?
This layer holds 63 libraries in Nigeria, the most of them in Gombe. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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