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Preserving the Nation's History

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Archival Holdings

The National Archives of Nigeria preserves and provides access to the nation's documentary memory. We have collections from the colonial era to the present day, covering a wide range of topics including politics, economics, social history, and culture.

We have been digitizing the collections from across the nation for easy access and preservation.

Total holdings

Years of Newspaper Publications (1859 - Present)

Nigeria Gazette Editions (1903 - Present)

Years of Official Records (18th Century - Present)

Historial photographs

Linear Meters of Records

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National Archives of Nigeria preserves and provides access to the nation's documentary memory

We safeguard Nigeria's documentary memory, preserving records that trace the country's political, cultural, and social evolution. With collections spanning colonial administrations, indigenous governance, photographs, maps, and the personal papers of influential figures, the Archives serves as a vital resource for researchers, institutions, and the public.

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