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02/04/2019

With the reintroduction of history to schools, the students of Tobi international school, Jericho, Ibadan visited the National Archives of Nigeria Ibadan to get first hand historical education about their country Nigeria. Some of the materials on display are:
First published newspaper in Nigeria (1859)
First published daily times Newspaper (1924)
Old Nigerian currencies
to mention but a few.

20/01/2018

Hello folks, we welcome you all to the year 2018, we are quite sorry that the year 2017 wasn't an eventful year on this platform as expected to be, but we assure you that this year will be quite different and very eventful. We promise to keep you guys informed on all archival activities in Nigeria and beyond, continue to disseminate valuable historic information and update you guys from time to time happenings and opportunities within the archival community. We wish you all a wonderful and prosperous 2018.

QUICK UPDATES

i The National Archives of Nigeria now has a new man at the helms of affair in the person of Mr. Fer Dabring. He replaced the retired director Mr. Odimboro Umar. Mr. Fer Daring is now the Ag Director National Archives of Nigeria. We use this medium to wish the retired Director success in his future endeavors.

ii. The Society of Nigerian Archivists has also change the leadership baton. A new president emerged during the society's 2017 convention held in Abuja. Prof. Olutayo Adesina is now the society’s president. The baton was passed to him by the out gone president of the society Prof. Olubunmi Alegbeleye. Prof. Olutayo Adesina is with the department of History University of Ibadan and also serves as the Director General Studies unit of the same institution of higher learning. We wish him a fruitful tenure as he steers the affairs of society.

iii. The National Archives Ibadan Zonal office continues with her annual tradition of celebrating the archives profession with the “Be an Archivist a day “ program. This program seek to educate and inform the children & youths on the importance of the Archives and the efforts the custodians (Archivists) has continuously made to keep the Nation’s documentary heritage intact.

iv. The International Council on Archives 2018 conference will be holding in Cameroon. Archivists and record Managers are enjoined to attend this year’s conference as it will hold on the continent.

18/07/2016

Be an Archivist a day" children"s day event is an initiative of National Archives of Nigeria to sensitize the public on the efforts the custodians of Archives "Archivist" has continously made to keep the Nation's Memory intact for the past 6 decades by celebrating the profession with children. The maiden edition of the program was held on 27th of May,2016@ National Archives South west Zonal office Ibadan.

06/01/2016

Meet the Man at the helm of affair the amiable Director, National Archives of Nigeria. Mallam Umar Abdulyekin Odimboro, he hails from Okenne local government area in Kogi state. He has a B.Sc. Degree in geography from Ahmadu Bello University and a M.Sc. Degree in archival studies from University of Ibadan, Mr Umar is married with children.
All enquiries should be directed to him via the following contacts
Office Address: Radio house 10th floor, wing A, Garki, Abuja,
Phone number: 08034229041.
E-mail:[email protected]

04/01/2016

Compliment of the season and a very big thank you to our friends that made 2015 a fruitful year for us, we wish u guys a prosperous New year as we hope to do more with you guys in 2016. APPRECIATION TO OUR FOLLOWING FRIENDS: Library & Archival information studies Dept University of Ibadan, Lagos State Records & Archival Bureau, Cocoa Research Institute, Society of Nigeria Archivist, University of Lagos history dept, Obafemi Awolowo University history Dept, The polytechnic Eruwa library & information Dept, Federal University of Technology Minna Library & information Dept, National Musuem & Monuments Ibadan, Hill crest high school Ibadan, Omololu group of schools Ibadan, Francis "M" Schools Ibadan, Bodija Int' School Ibadan, Ebenezer Baptist High School Ibadan, Muflinhu High School Ibadan.

09/11/2015

The problem with corruption is that it makes you a temporary 'Bigman'.It takes you to a sudden height and offers you a quick change of 'level' making you the envy of everyone in the neighborhood.
But just when u want to relax to enjoy your false new status....the unexpected happens,you are either Dismissed,Disgraced,Discredited,Displaced or JAILED.
Think Twice.
Courtesy: Fed min of Information.

04/10/2015

09/09/2015

we join the world to felicitate with the longest reigning British monarch QUEEN ELIZABETH II @ 89, overtaking her great - great grand mother queen Victoria with just over 63 years and six months on the throne.We celebrate her royal majesty with collection of pix of her early life and also wish her many more years on the throne.