On October 1 2024, the country marked three score and four years since it shed its label as a British colony.
Sixteen other Sub-Saharan African countries gained independence in 1960.
To commemorate this milestone, we present 64 charts reviewing Nigeria’s political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental progress throughout these years of supposed independence.
Spanning these six spheres of national emancipation, the charts also spotlight Nigeria’s place among its 1960 independence peers and help determine whether these 17 countries, together with Nigeria, have genuinely achieved independence, 64 years on.
So, for those who missed this the first time it was published, here are 64 charts to mark Nigeria’s 64 years.
Political Developments
These border on democracy, corruption of public sector officials, electoral integrity, and open (transparent and accountable) government.
Democracy
Corruption of Public Sector Officials
Electoral Integrity
Open Government
Economic Developments
The centre on average productivity of the people in the country, measured in monetary rewards (GDP per capita), unemployment, income inequality, inflation rate, national debt, and balance of payments position with foreign countries.
Funmilayo is a Research Analyst at Dataphyte, where she utilises data to craft engaging narratives about government policies and programs and their impact on the public.
