The ARCHIVIST

Exploring the rich history from the archives through storytelling

Our (new) first dispatch to you. Every 1st of the month.

By Samson Toromade

Say Hello To Our First Cohort Of The Archivi.ng Fellowship

By Samson Toromade

The fellows will execute their projects between January and June 2025

Our (new) first dispatch to you. Every 1st of the month.

Customs tried to deprive Nigerian women of inheritance, they fought back

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

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

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