The ARCHIVIST

Exploring the rich history from the archives through storytelling

Inside: The 1954 'War Against Corruption'

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100 Women In Nigerian History You Probably Don't Know But Should

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100 Women In Nigerian History You Probably Don't Know But Should

Nigerian women have always had to fight for their place in history.

February 2025 Recap: Record Growth, Editions, and What's Next For March

Inside: The 1954 'War Against Corruption'

The Many Faces of Onyeka Onwenu

Onyeka Onwenu inspired a generation of women to feel comfortable doing things that served them.

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What Happened In The Good Old Days?

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Archivi.ng Is Your New Year's Resolution

Archivi.ng will always need your support to become the critical source of the Nigerian context.

The Most Arrested Nigerian Journalist

Nigeria is a difficult country for journalists, but there's a simple way not to lose against repression.

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What Happened When Nigeria Kidnapped a Wanted Former Minister in London

Diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Britain went completely sour for two years in the 1980s. Here is the story of what caused the rift.

I Read Old Newspapers Every Day for Two Weeks

What can we learn about Nigeria by going back 28 years in the past?

Nigeria's political third force, from 1960 to Peter Obi

The criteria for becoming a third force candidate changed across Nigeria’s four republics. Here is the story of how the changes happened

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The ARCHIVIST

February 2025 Recap: Record Growth, Editions, and What's Next For March

issue 3

100 Women In Nigerian History You Probably Don't Know But Should

issue 3

100 Women In Nigerian History You Probably Don't Know But Should

February 2025 Recap: Record Growth, Editions, and What's Next For March

The Many Faces of Onyeka Onwenu

issue 2

What Happened In The Good Old Days?

Archivi.ng Is Your New Year's Resolution

The Most Arrested Nigerian Journalist

issue 1

What Happened When Nigeria Kidnapped a Wanted Former Minister in London

I Read Old Newspapers Every Day for Two Weeks

Nigeria's political third force, from 1960 to Peter Obi

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