Researchers are concerned with the discovery of new truths and the expansion of new frontiers of knowledge. This is in realization of the fact that development — in whatever form — invariably depends on the growth of available stock of useful information and knowledge. New information and knowledge may be disseminated through such graphic formats as monographs, journals, theses etc. This study examines the extent Nigerian researchers use journals based in Nigeria in their research efforts.

Specifically, this study will try to:

1. (1) Determine the extent to which journals are used by researchers in Nigeria.

2. (2) Determine the extent to which journals used by Nigerian researchers are Nigerian based.

3. (3) Identify, discuss and suggest solutions to the problems that minimise the use of Nigerian journals as sources of information by Nigerian researchers.

Before the Duke of Brabant, later King Leopold II, of Belgium, realised how strong his dreams of conquering the Congo (Zaire) were, little had been done in his own country to promote library services. For example, only 85 libraries had been setup by 1865 and 571 by 1881 (Recht:1928). However, the Duke of Brabant had expressed in 1861, his determination to set up a documentary system which might respond to his dreams of territorial expansion (Perier:1935). He owed much of his knowledge to use of libraries and felt that the book was the sure means to propagate his colonizing zeal. His Ambassador to London, the future General Brialmont, was asked to consult all the literature about colonization still unknown in Belgium at that time and keep him informed. He was knowledgeable on overseas territories and colonial events occuring throughout the world.