The recently released 'Bookause 2025 Annual Nigerian Comic Industry Report' emphasizes the necessity for improved investment and structural organization within Nigeria's comic sector. This report highlights the significance of Nigerian comics as an integral yet frequently disregarded segment of the country's creative economy. It points out that while indigenous comics are rich with unique stories and characters, the lack of formalized systems inhibits their ability to secure funding and expand effectively.

Furthermore, the report reveals that many comic creators function independently, taking charge of all aspects of their projects, from writing to marketing and distribution. While this approach provides creators with necessary creative freedom, it also limits their access to essential resources such as funding, reliable sales data, and efficient distribution channels, ultimately making sustained growth challenging. The findings draw attention to the urgent need for a more collaborative and structured environment that could facilitate funding and support for creators in the industry.

In addition to growth challenges, the report highlights the importance of comics in the broader landscape of intellectual property development. It points out that numerous popular characters and narratives that later transition into films, animation, and gaming often originate from comic projects, thereby emphasizing the potential of the comic industry as a foundation for broader creative endeavors. The warning within the report is clear: without substantial investments and strategic frameworks, the vast potential of Nigeria’s comic sector may remain untapped, hindering its development and contribution to the global creative economy.