Stories

Stories
Visual investigations into pivotal moments in Nigeria's economy, written against the data on this site. Each one reads two ways: a scroll-driven visual story, or the full essay.
Article Packed street scene, archival newsprint
Fuel Subsidy Again? What is happening here?
Households could get immediate relief, the government substantial fiscal pressure. What happens next depends on how it is funded, how long it lasts and whether it is targeted.
▶ Visual story Young military officer, archival newsprint
SAP, Sapa?
The naira lost 99.95% of its value over three generations. Gen-Z named the condition without knowing.
▶ Visual story Olusegun Obasanjo in military dress with campaign medals
The Algorithm Chose Obasanjo
Sixty-four years of data, one statistically significant governance improvement, and it had a name.
▶ Visual story Two figures in traditional dress, archival newsprint
Fix the Courts, Now
Every president campaigned on anti-corruption. The data says they were fighting the wrong war.
▶ Visual story Nigerian oil refinery seen through razor-wire fencing
For Every Dollar, Forty Cents
For every dollar Nigeria earned from oil, an estimated 45 cents left through illicit channels.