Increasing the Visibility and Impact of Nigerian Research: Upcoming Webinar on August 31, 2023 – DOAJ News Service

"This upcoming webinar aims to raise awareness among policymakers, scholars, and publishers in Nigeria about the importance of publishing research openly in local journals. Key highlights of the webinar will include:

• Overview of the African Open Access publishing landscape for journals and books and the importance of Nigeria.
• Open Access Advantages: Discussing the benefits of open access, enabling researchers to reach a wider audience without barriers.
• Governmental Roles: Stressing why governments must adapt policies and reward systems that recognize local open access venues.
• Criteria and Application Procedures: Explaining the application procedures for DOAJ and DOAB.
• Q&A Session: Addressing questions from the audience...."