bible society of nigeria

What bible society of nigeria does

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) is a private, non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization founded on February 8, 1966. It operates nationally to translate, publish, and distribute the Bible for Nigerian Christians, churches, schools, individuals, and underserved groups including Deaf and blind people, prisoners, rural communities, and internally displaced persons. Its distribution model combines physical retail, an online Bible store, nationwide area offices, church relationships, field outreach, and community events.

BSN has produced full Bibles in 27 Nigerian languages and is undertaking additional translation projects. Its product formats include print, Braille, recorded audio through the Proclaimer device, Nigerian Sign Language video, a free mobile Bible app, and specialized editions such as the Goodnews Bible with Deuterocanonical Books. The organization also operates an Ibadan Deaf Translation Centre and uses an online store and app to supplement its physical and church-based distribution channels.

BSN's funding model combines one-time Bible sales, voluntary donations, recurring Bible-A-Month Club contributions, international Bible Society support, and sponsorship of specific outreach programs. Bibles are provided free to many underserved groups, while prices for paid Bibles are not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market motion relies on church partnerships, area-office field activity, direct community engagement, digital channels, publications, and national competitions rather than a conventional product-sales model.

Name

bible society of nigeria

Legal name

The Bible Society of Nigeria

Website

https://biblesociety-nigeria.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Bible Society of Nigeria is a non-profit that translates, publishes, and distributes printed, digital, Braille, audio, and Nigerian Sign Language Bibles for Nigerian Christians, churches, schools, and underserved communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Publishing and Scripture Distribution

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Sacred Texts & Scripture Publishing (Bibles, Qur’ans, Vedas, Torah, Sutras) (MPAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious & Spiritual Print-on-Demand (Bibles, Devotionals) (MPAJANAG), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB), Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

Keywords

• Scripture translation
• Bible publishing
• Braille production
• Sign language bible
• Religious nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bible Sales: Sale of Bibles in various languages, formats (print, Braille, audio, digital), and editions to individuals, churches, schools, and organisations. Includes the Bible House bookshop and online store.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Voluntary donations from individuals, churches, and organisations to support Bible translation, distribution, and community programs. Includes the Macedonian Call Initiative funding.
3. Bible-A-Month Club (BAMC): Monthly subscription program where members commit to supporting Bible distribution through regular contributions, enabling ongoing engagement and predictable funding.
4. Partnership Contributions: Funding and support from international Bible Societies (Canadian Bible Society, Australian Bible Society), United Bible Societies, and other partners for specific translation and program initiatives.
5. Sponsorship Programs: Corporate and individual sponsorship of specific programs including competitions, outreach initiatives, translation projects, and trauma healing programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bible Society of Nigeria translates, publishes, and distributes the Holy Bible to Nigerian Christians in their preferred languages and accessible formats, including print Bibles in 27 indigenous Nigerian languages, Braille Bibles, the Proclaimer audio Bible device, the Nigerian Sign Language Bible, and a free mobile Bible app. The organization funds this through Bible sales, recurring donations via the Bible-A-Month Club, international partnerships, and program sponsorships, while running outreach programs such as Macedonian Call, End-to-End, and Trauma Healing.

Product overview

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian organization that operates as a Bible publishing and distribution organization rather than a technology company. Its core product portfolio centers on producing and distributing physical and digital Bibles in multiple formats and languages. The organization offers printed Bibles in 27 indigenous Nigerian languages, Braille Bibles for the visually impaired, Audio Bibles via the Proclaimer device, and the Nigerian Sign Language Bible for the deaf community. Supporting programmes include the Bible-A-Month Club subscription, End-to-End evangelism outreach, Macedonian Call relief initiative, Trauma Healing workshops and radio programme, Marathon Bible Reading events, Bible quiz competitions for various audiences, and the Sower Magazine and Proclaimer newsletter publications. Digital platforms include an Online Bible Store, a Bible mobile application, and the Kingdom Project management platform. The organization also produces specialized Bible editions such as the African Women Devotional Bible and the GNB63DC (Goodnews Bible with Deuterocanonical Books) for Catholic communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Proclaimer: An audio Bible device that plays recorded Scripture in various Nigerian languages, used in audio Bible Listening Centres and the End-to-End programme.
• Bible-A-Month Club (BAMC)
• Macedonian Call
• End-to-End
• Kingdom Project
• NIBLI (Nigerian Biblical Leadership Initiative)
• Sower Magazine

Products and services

• Bibles in Indigenous Nigerian Languages Full Bibles translated into 27 Nigerian indigenous languages, making Scripture accessible to speakers of local tongues across Nigeria. Sold at the Bible House Bookshop, online, and via church partners.
• Braille Bibles
• Proclaimer Audio Bible Device Standalone audio Bible device that plays recorded Scripture readings in local languages, serving users with literacy barriers or visual impairments. Deployed via Audio Bible Listening Centres under the End-to-End programme.
• Nigerian Sign Language Bible Video-based Bible translation into Nigerian Sign Language making Scripture accessible to the roughly 8.5 million deaf Nigerians. Production housed at BSN's Ibadan Deaf Translation Centre, the first such centre operated by an African Bible Society.
• GNB63DC Goodnews Bible with Deuterocanonical Books Special-edition Goodnews Bible containing 15 deuterocanonical books used by Catholic communities, written in contemporary English with illustrations.
• Bible Mobile App Free mobile application enabling users to download and read the Bible in their preferred local Nigerian language on smartphones and tablets.
• Online Bible Store E-commerce storefront at store.bsnproject.org for purchasing Bibles and Bible-related materials in various languages, editions, and formats.
• Bible-A-Month Club (BAMC) Subscription Monthly recurring giving programme where members commit regular contributions that fund ongoing Bible translation and distribution to underserved communities including prisons, IDP camps, rural areas, and schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nigeria leads globally in English Bible distribution with 688,164 copies distributed in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Canadian Bible SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026International Bible Society partnership providing financial and programmatic support for BSN's Macedonian Call Initiative and other outreach programs. Partnership enables distribution of relief materials and Bibles to underserved communities in Nigeria.
• Australian Bible SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026International Bible Society partnership supporting BSN's community outreach and relief programs. Partnership brings hope to communities across Nigeria through collaborative funding and program support.
• International Bible Advocacy Centre (IBAC), UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration with IBAC UK for BSN Catalysing Leadership Training Programme (ABLI). Partnership focused on empowering emerging leaders for biblical leadership through special training programmes.
• Deaf Opportunity Out-Reach (DOOR) International, KenyacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership initiated in 2012 for Nigerian Sign Language Bible Translation Project. DOOR International provided training for Deaf translators in Nairobi, Kenya, marking the start of Bible translation for Nigeria's deaf community.
• Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partner in Nigerian Sign Language Bible Translation Project alongside DOOR International and BSN. Church partnership contributes to the collaborative effort to make Scripture accessible to the deaf community.
• United Bible Societies (UBS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal umbrella body for national Bible Societies. BSN operates under UBS fellowship which has a vision to complete 1,200 Scripture translations by 2038. UBS provides global coordination, standards, and support for Bible translation and distribution worldwide.
• Bible Societies (Global Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 155 Bible Societies worldwide working collectively. In 2023, Bible Societies completed Scripture translations in 106 languages spoken by over 1.25 billion people, with over 70% of translations facilitated through UBS network.
• Churches in NigeriaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with churches across all Nigerian denominations including Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, Pentecostal, and African Instituted Churches. Churches serve as distribution channels for Bibles and partners in evangelism and mission work.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Bible Society: National Bible Society of the United States and fellow UBS flagship member; translates, publishes, and distributes Bibles across multiple languages and formats, operating with the same mandate and donor-funded model as BSN but at substantially larger scale.
• Bible Society (UK and Ireland): Long-established national Bible Society and UBS member; comparable in mission and multi-format Bible distribution, providing English-language translations and accessibility programmes analogous to BSN's domestic English Bible leadership.
• Bible Society of South Africa: African national Bible Society and fellow UBS member; translates and distributes Bibles across South Africa's multiple official languages, sharing BSN's multi-language translation mandate and African regional context.
• Bible Society of Kenya: East African national Bible Society and UBS member; operates similar translation, publishing, and distribution programmes across multiple Kenyan languages, with comparable scale and donor-funded model.
• Bible Society of India: Indian national Bible Society and fellow UBS member; translates Bibles across India's many languages, sharing BSN's mission to bring Scripture to speakers of indigenous tongues in a multi-lingual developing market.
• Canadian Bible Society: Canadian national Bible Society and UBS member; an active strategic partner of BSN providing funding for the Macedonian Call Initiative, sharing the same translation and donor-funded distribution model.
• Bible Society Australia: Australian national Bible Society and active UBS member; like BSN's Canadian partner, supports BSN's community outreach programmes and shares the same Bible Society mandate and UBS operating framework.
• Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft (German Bible Society): Germany's national Bible Society and a leading UBS contributor; comparable in scientific Bible translation and publication activities, with stronger commercial publishing operations but shared Scripture translation mission.
• Wycliffe Global Alliance: Global alliance of organisations dedicated to Bible translation, including into minority languages and sign languages; comparable to BSN's translation focus but operates through a broader network of partner organisations worldwide.
• Biblica: International Bible translation and publishing ministry and UBS member; produces NIV and other translations, sharing BSN's mandate to translate, publish, and distribute Scripture globally with comparable format diversity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

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