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Nigeria is a difficult country for journalists, but there's a simple way not to lose against repression.
One of the most unusual stories of Fela's life is more than it appears.
What can a new generation of Nigerians learn from Achebe's consistent acts of resistance to demand change?
What does the Ogoni Nine's civil disobedience mean for generations of Nigerians?
We weren’t expecting to receive as many as 1,438 applications from all over Nigeria, but we read every single one.
The fellows will execute their projects between January and June 2025.
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Were our parents as silent as we think today, or did the tellers of their stories blur how much they stood up in the face of oppression?
Customs tried to deprive Nigerian women of inheritance, they fought back.
1993 was already a tough year for Nigeria, then four young men hijacked a plane.
The EndSARS protests transformed a generation forever in 2020, but the first domino fell in 1992.
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
Nigeria is usually upbeat around October 1, but something was different about 1992
We are launching The Archivi.ng Fellowship, a six-month, multidisciplinary programme designed to enhance the world’s understanding of Nigerian history in engaging and meaningful ways.
It should be simple—gaining access to old newspapers, digitising them, and making them accessible—but it’s not. Each stage is an obstacle, and each obstacle is sweat, tears, and, most of all, money.
With The Archivist, we want to cultivate a deeper understanding and interaction with Nigerian history, increasing awareness and appreciation of the archives.
For the guests of The Archivi.ng Roundtable, five million pages are a treasure waiting to be rediscovered, reinterpreted, and reintroduced to the world through their work.
One hundred students, were listed as the top performers in the 2009 WASSCE. What happened to them in a period that spans four presidencies? What did they study? And, most importantly, where are they now?
In the time before digital matchmaking, hidden within the pages of newspapers were personal ads that served those looking for companionship and love.