We're on the Brink of an Irreparable Loss

Our story

Our Story

At Archivi.ng, we're on a mission to preserve Nigeria's history by digitising archival materials—starting with newspapers and magazines—and making them accessible to you. No matter where you're from or what you're looking to explore, our collections connect everyone with the past that shapes our present.

Our mission is to recapture lost history and make it accessible to everyone. History cannot wait.

The Archivi.ng Context

Not finding the answer you're looking for sucks. Let's say you want to find something that happened in Nigeria in 1965; your first stop is a library—if you're lucky, you'll find one close to you. Then you have to go through the dusty archive, fragile page after page. By the time you find what you want, three to five hours have passed. You deserve better.

We're doing the heavy lifting to take that time from five hours to five minutes for you. And someday, even five seconds.

We're Making History Come Alive

Explore the stories, moments, and voices that shaped Nigeria. Start with one click.

Digitise archival materials

We digitise old newspapers and magazines, transforming delicate archives into digital collections that will stand the test of time.

Make them easy to discover

Our archives are fully searchable, allowing you to explore, connect with, and uncover the stories that shaped our world.

Enable sensemaking

Through The Archivist and The Archivi.ng Fellowship, we transform preserved history into meaningful insights that connect the past to the present.

Word Is Spreading

Here's what people have been saying about Archivi.ng since we launched.

A World Where Everyone, Everywhere Can Access, Engage and Understand The Nigerian Context

Our work will break down barriers to knowledge of Nigerian history and enable deeper connections to the past. We'll empower people worldwide to explore, engage with, and gain insight into Nigeria's history. Understanding our context strengthens our present and informs a more inclusive future for all.

Our Progress Numbers

Keep up with Archivi.ng's journey through our monthly updates filled with key milestones, progress, and what's coming next.

$193,171

Total Amount Raised

$62,000 ^*

Cash Position

75,607

Pages Made Accessible

Our Timeline

A brief journey into Archivi.ng's history.

Our Core Values

Our Team

All the progress we've made has been possible because of the efforts of our core team, our volunteers, and enthusiasts across the internet.

Fu'ad Lawal

Executive Director

Ibilolia Akahome

Operations Lead

Samson Toromade

Storytelling and Community Lead

Chika Ehirim-Nmor

Research Lead

Owolawi Kehinde

Brand Designer

Exon Nkemchor

Product Designer

Boyega Taiwo Adediran

Archivist

Olalekan Ojumu

Research Associate

Kehinde Oni-Ajayi

Archivist

Adeoluwa Henshaw

Design Associate

Abdullahi Fatima Zahra

Operations Intern

Mariam Abdulsalam

Storytelling Intern

Muhammed Bello

Storytelling Intern

Farouq Oyebiyi

Engineering

Ted Oladele

Product & Design

Hannah Kates

Product & Data

Our partners

We're supported by foundation grants and private donations. We also work with a broad network of partners that have contributed to our growth and visibility immensely. If you want to partner with us, please send us an email to start@archivi.ng.

You've got questions? We've got answers!

Is Archivi.ng digitising only newspapers?

Eventually, we want to archive every newspaper and magazine from every period in Nigeria's history. But we'll archive materials in other formats, including audio and video.

Why don't you use a regular scanner?

High-resolution images are important for our project because we need to be able to reproduce the original documents accurately. They contain historical content that needs to be preserved. Also, users will be viewing the archives through a screen, and the images need to be sharp and detailed.

How's Archivi.ng funded?

We're funded by private donations and foundation grants. If you'd like to donate, do it here. If you know a foundation or grant programme that might support our mission, let's talk!

How do you spend the money you've raised?

We're a non-profit, and so, all the money raised goes into ensuring the continuity of our work.

What types of materials can be archived?

We're presently archiving old Nigerian newspapers from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 2010.

What's the biggest challenge for Archivi.ng?

Funding to ensure the continuity of our project.
Getting permission from publishers to scan and provide public access to archived newspapers.

How can I contribute to Archivi.ng?

A few ways:

Follow us across all social media: Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Become a volunteer.
Donate.
Connect us with decision makers at old newspapers.