Promoting Research In West Africa,
one publication at a time.
A world-class ecosystem for end-to-end academic publishing — all under one roof at the University of Lagos.
2019
Established
240+
Titles published
2
Active journals
ABOUT THE CENTRE
A complete publishing ecosystem, from start to finish.
For close to a decade the Centre has shaped academic publishing in Nigeria; combining traditional craft with modern digital workflows, indexing, and editorial rigour. Our work spans the humanities, sciences, medicine, law and policy.
Production Services
Our production operations combine modern publishing technology with professional craftsmanship to deliver quality academic publications.
Printing
- Offset printing
- Digital printing
- Letterpress printing
Binding and Finishing
- Varnishing
- Matt and gloss lamination
- Foiling
- Embossing
- Spot finishing
- Professional binding and finishing
Finishing
- Structural editing, developmental guidance, and author consultation to strengthen the manuscript.
OUR SEVEN-STEP PUBLISHING PROCESS
We handle every stage of academic publishing with precision and care, from the first manuscript review to the final bound copy.
1. Submission and Evaluation
- Initial assessment of the manuscript for originality, relevance, quality, and academic merit.
2. Peer Review
- Independent assessment, including double-blind peer review where applicable, by qualified subject specialists.
3. Editorial Development
- Structural editing, developmental guidance, and author consultation to strengthen the manuscript.
4. Copy-editing and Proofreading
- Detailed language editing, consistency checks, fact-checking where appropriate, and final proofreading.
5. Design and Typesetting
- Professional cover design, page layout, typesetting, and preparation for print and digital formats.
6. Printing and Digital Conversion
- High-quality print production and conversion into appropriate digital formats, including e-books.
7. Quality Assurance and Release
- Final editorial, production, and technical checks before publication, launch, and distribution.