Archivi.ng

What Archivi.ng does

Archivi.ng is a Nigerian non-profit digital archive platform dedicated to preserving and providing searchable access to Nigeria's historical newspaper record. Operated by Dust to Digital Ltd/Gte, the platform hosts over 76,000 digitised pages spanning 1960-2010 across 70 publishers, covering 45 years of Nigerian journalism. Its primary users are researchers, academics, journalists, filmmakers, and history enthusiasts who need primary-source historical materials.

The platform is built on a cloud-based architecture using AWS S3 for storage and Prismic CMS for content management. Core features include searchable archives by date, publisher, and topic; browsable 'Editions' organised by publication; thematic 'Topics' categories (Food, Sports, Governance, Culture, Environment, Public Health); and an editorial section called 'The Archivist' featuring stories, reports, and tools. The Archivi.ng Fellowship, funded by Luminate, supports researchers and storytellers producing derivative work using the archive; the 2026 cohort received 1,290 applications and selected fellows from Nigeria, Ghana, and the United States. API and export features are in development for higher-tier members.

The business model combines a freemium membership structure (Roots free tier plus paid upgrades), one-time donations in preset tiers ($50, $100, $150, $200), and institutional grant funding from Luminate and Olongo Africa. Distribution is entirely digital-first via a self-serve web platform, with community engagement through an annual fellowship program. To date, total donations received amount to $193k with $62k current cash on hand; no equity funding, headcount, or subscription revenue is disclosed, and the organization is classified as a non-profit with no public listing.

Name

Archivi.ng

Legal name

Dust to Digital Ltd/Gte

Website

https://archivi.ng

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Archivi.ng is a Nigerian non-profit digital archive platform that digitises and provides searchable access to 76,000+ pages of Nigerian newspapers, magazines, and transcripts from 1960-2010. It serves researchers, journalists, storytellers, and history enthusiasts through a freemium membership and an annual fellowship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Archival Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Archives, Libraries & Institutional Access Platforms (MPAJAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Records Digitization & Archiving (Legacy Files, Retention Support) (BPAAAKAG), News & Content Aggregation Portals (BPAMAAAI)

Keywords

• Digital archive
• Newspaper preservation
• Historical research
• Primary source access
• Nigerian history

Headquarters

HQ city

Nigeria

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Recurring monthly or yearly membership tiers (Roots free tier, with paid upgrades) that provide access to premium features, searchable archives, and community perks
2. Donations: One-time donations from supporters funding digitisation and preservation efforts. Displayed donation amounts include $50, $100, $150, $200, and custom amounts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Archivi.ng is a non-profit digital archive platform providing searchable access to thousands of digitised Nigerian newspapers, magazines, and transcripts spanning 1960 to 2010 (45 years of content across 70 publishers). The platform offers free and paid membership tiers, enabling researchers, journalists, and storytellers to search, browse, and cite primary historical sources from Nigeria's archival record.

Product overview

Archivi.ng is a non-profit digital archive platform dedicated to preserving and providing access to Nigeria's archival record. The core offering is a searchable platform containing thousands of digitised newspapers, magazines, and transcripts spanning 45 years (1960–2010) from 70 publishers. The platform is structured around the Core Archive Platform, supplemented by thematic Topics categories (Culture, Governance, Environment, Public Health, Food, Sports), browsable Editions organised by publication, and The Archivist editorial section featuring Stories, Reports, and Tools. The Archivi.ng Fellowship programme supports researchers and creators using archival materials. The company operates a membership model with a free Roots tier and premium paid tiers, with an API planned for future rollout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Archivi.ng Fellowship: A two-year fellowship initiative using research, storytelling, and technology to uncover patterns across Nigerian history.

Products and services

• Archivi.ng Core Archive Platform A digital archive platform providing searchable access to thousands of digitised Nigerian newspapers, magazines, and transcripts from 1960 to 2010, spanning 45 years of content across 70 publishers. Designed for researchers, journalists, storytellers, and history enthusiasts seeking primary-source Nigerian historical records.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ProQuest: ProQuest aggregates databases of newspapers, periodicals, dissertations, and primary sources primarily sold to academic and public libraries. It is comparable to Archivi.ng as a digitised historical newspaper and periodical platform serving institutional research markets.
• Ancestry: Ancestry operates subscription-based genealogy and historical records platforms including Newspapers.com. Comparable to Archivi.ng as a large subscription-driven archive business monetising historical primary sources for researchers and enthusiasts.
• Internet Archive: The Internet Archive is the world's largest general-purpose digital archive, providing free access to digitised books, web pages, audio, and historical materials. It is comparable to Archivi.ng as the most prominent non-profit digital library providing public access to preserved historical content, though at vastly broader scope.
• JSTOR: JSTOR is a leading digital library providing access to academic journals, books, and primary sources for scholarly research. Comparable to Archivi.ng as a subscription-based digital archive platform serving researchers and academics seeking historical and primary source materials.

Direct peers

• Newspapers.com: Newspapers.com is a subscription-based genealogy and historical newspaper archive operated by Ancestry, offering digitised newspapers from across the US and other regions. It is a direct comparable to Archivi.ng's core product — searchable digitised historical newspaper archives sold via subscription.
• British Newspaper Archive: The British Newspaper Archive is a digitised collection of historical British newspapers searchable via subscription, run jointly by the British Library and Findmypast. It is directly comparable to Archivi.ng as a country-focused historical newspaper archive monetised through membership subscriptions.
• PressReader: PressReader provides digital access to thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world via subscription, with both current and archive content. Comparable to Archivi.ng as a digital platform distributing newspaper content to readers and institutions through subscription.

Emerging players

• Accessible Archives: Accessible Archives provides digitised historical newspapers and periodicals, primarily focused on African American and 18th-19th century American publications. Comparable to Archivi.ng as a niche subscription-based digital periodical archive targeting academic and research use cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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