Having an ISBN code is one of the prerequisite of publishing a book if you are serious about publishing one. Needless to say, you will wish to see your book in major libraries and bookstores but this will only be possibly when you have an ISBN.

This post will tell the cost of obtaining an ISBN number in Nigeria but before then, what is ISBN?
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The Full Meaning of ISBN
ISBN is an acronym for International Standard Book Number, it is a number that serves as a means of identification for a particular book for the purpose of commerce and supply. It is a unique number and also international which means there’s no two books with identical ISBN. It is made of 13 digits, divided into 5 parts using either hyphen or spaces with the first 3 representing the international code followed by the next 3 digits which serves as country identifier, then the next 3 goes for the publisher identifier and then the next 3 stands for title identifier. The last digit is the check digit. An ISBN number looks like this 978-0-434-45675-0
Cost of an ISBN in Nigeria and How To Get It
The cost of obtaining an ISBN depends but generally for just a book, it is N2,500. It can be obtained from any ISBN office in any of the national library (Abuja and Lagos). However, you will need to submit the following below for your registration to be processed and processing proper usually takes about 2 weeks.
- A completed form to apply for ISBN
- An ISBN application letter to accompany the form and should be written on your company letter headed paper
- A photocopy of your certificate of incorporation that was issued to you via the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and
- A printed copy of the manuscript of your book.
As you can see from the above, to get an ISBN in Nigeria isn’t a difficult task once the procedures are followed.
Thanks for this info
Thanks. Its really helpful.
Thanks for the info.
1. Please how do i get the form to fill for ISBN? is it from their office
2. I have books for different classes for the same subject, am i paying for one or all the books?
3. I learnt there’s an app for registering now, please what’s the name of the app?
Yes, from their office
Please how can I get the form for ISBN
Please Sir, I’m from Ogun State, Is there any of their offices here in my state? how can i get it?
Hello, can ISBN also be cotton for an E-book?
Thanks
I’m awaiting your response
Be gotton for an e-book?
You don’t need and ISBN for an ebook
I NEED TO A ISNB NUMBER HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR IT
Is it necessary for one to bring along the certificate of CAC?
If Yes, then what of those who haven’t gotten it yet?
Does it mean that one cannot be issued out the ISBN number without the CAC certificate?
Must one have a company and register with CAC to obtain an ISBN? Does that mean that indie authors (Self-publishers) can not obtain ISBN in Nigeria?
1) Can I obtain my isnb number without a registered company?
2)I thought the number to be given is to certify one to use in all of his/her book publications. pls,thrown more explanation on this .Thank you,I look forward to hearing from you.God bless you
Please does it mean if you don’t have a company you can’t obtain an ISBN in Nigeria?
Please, what is the App name so that one can just download and follow the steps
The website didn’t list the name of the app