Article Processing Charges
Transparent open-access publication fees (₦30,000 / $90) payable only after formal acceptance.
Our Journal platform is fully open-access. To sustain the work of peer review, editing, hosting, DOI registration, and permanent open access, we apply a single article processing charge (APC). There is no fee to submit; the charge applies only after a manuscript has been peer-reviewed and accepted for publication.
Our Charges
Flat one-time fee per accepted article for authors affiliated with Nigerian institutions.
Flat one-time fee per accepted article for international researchers worldwide.
What This One-Time Charge Covers
- Peer review and editorial handling by qualified independent reviewers
- Professional typesetting, formatting, and online hosting
- Permanent Crossref DOI registration and metadata deposit
- Permanent, unrestricted open-access publication under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) licence
- Long-term digital preservation and indexing syndication
When and How to Pay
The processing charge is payable only after formal acceptance. On acceptance, the corresponding author receives an official acceptance letter and secure payment instructions. An article proceeds to final production and online publication once the charge has been settled. Payment methods and details are provided at the acceptance stage.
Waivers and Discounts
We consider waiver or discount requests on a case-by-case basis, particularly for authors facing financial hardship and those residing in developing countries or low-income economies. Requests should be made to the editorial office at the point of submission of the paper.
No Hidden Costs
The charge is the only fee authors pay. There are:
- No submission fees
- No per-page or color illustration charges
- No fees to readers worldwide for downloading full-text PDFs