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This graphic visualizes the net worth of America’s top 20 billionaires, as of Dec. 11, 2024. Data comes from the Forbes Real-time Billionaires List. These 20 individuals have a combined wealth of $2.7 trillion, which is more than the annual GDP of countries like Russia ($2.2T), Canada ($2.1T), and Italy ($2.0T). Data and Key Takeaways Tech…
December 17, 2024
This will stick in memory for life. It was March, 2020. The whole world was at the edge. A pandemic was on the prowl, and the auguries were not good. The Spanish flu of 1918 to 1920 killed between 25 and 50 million people worldwide. COVID 19 was going to mow down hundreds of millions,…
December 17, 2024
For many people, owning a home is already costly. But what does it take to buy one in the most extreme scenario—purchasing a residence in one of the richest towns in America. This graphic visualizes the annual salary required to afford a home in each of the 10 wealthiest towns in the U.S., based on…
December 16, 2024
Speed is a defining characteristic of survival in the animal kingdom, with some land animals reaching incredible velocities in their pursuit of prey or escape from predators. This graphic visualizes the top speeds of the 10 fastest land animals in miles per hour (mph). The data is compiled by Fact Animal from various academic sources and…
December 16, 2024
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Digyadi, does not appear to have any idea why the Ministry exists. It is also possible that the Tinubu administration that appointed him has no clue why we have a ministry that takes care of both labour and employment. The Ministry was created 85 years ago.…
December 16, 2024
By Johnson Babalola I have shared my law school experience in Nigeria with many friends. Like many others, I could write countless stories about the different pockets of experiences I had during that one-year academic journey. Today, I will recount one of those moments. As part of the requirements to be called to the Nigerian…
December 16, 2024
By Dakuku Peterside When a policy fails to factor in public response to its benefits and drawbacks, success takes the backseat. Ignoring public behaviour often results in poor implementation and unintended consequences. In Nigeria, a nation grappling with complex and diverse security challenges, the limitations of centralised policing have become glaringly evident. Rising crime rates,…
December 16, 2024
“I find it interesting that everyone defines me as a Nigerian. I identify less with the country than with my specific ethnic group. I have nothing in common with the people from the north of the country, the Boko Haram, where Islamism is. Being Yoruba is my true identity and I refuse to be lumped…
December 16, 2024
Every year, the United States attracts millions of newcomers from around the globe, making it one of the most popular destinations for international migrants. Whether pursuing economic opportunities, family reunification, or refuge from hardship, these individuals choose to build new lives across the U.S., settling into its various states. This visualization shows the migration flows of…
December 14, 2024
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This graphic visualizes the net worth of America’s top 20 billionaires, as of Dec. 11, 2024. Data comes from the Forbes Real-time Billionaires List. These 20 individuals have a combined wealth of $2.7 trillion, which is more than the annual GDP of countries like Russia ($2.2T), Canada ($2.1T), and Italy ($2.0T). Data and Key Takeaways Tech…
December 17, 2024
This will stick in memory for life. It was March, 2020. The whole world was at the edge. A pandemic was on the prowl, and the auguries were not good. The Spanish flu of 1918 to 1920 killed between 25 and 50 million people worldwide. COVID 19 was going to mow down hundreds of millions,…
December 17, 2024
For many people, owning a home is already costly. But what does it take to buy one in the most extreme scenario—purchasing a residence in one of the richest towns in America. This graphic visualizes the annual salary required to afford a home in each of the 10 wealthiest towns in the U.S., based on…
December 16, 2024
Speed is a defining characteristic of survival in the animal kingdom, with some land animals reaching incredible velocities in their pursuit of prey or escape from predators. This graphic visualizes the top speeds of the 10 fastest land animals in miles per hour (mph). The data is compiled by Fact Animal from various academic sources and…
December 16, 2024
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Digyadi, does not appear to have any idea why the Ministry exists. It is also possible that the Tinubu administration that appointed him has no clue why we have a ministry that takes care of both labour and employment. The Ministry was created 85 years ago.…
December 16, 2024
By Johnson Babalola I have shared my law school experience in Nigeria with many friends. Like many others, I could write countless stories about the different pockets of experiences I had during that one-year academic journey. Today, I will recount one of those moments. As part of the requirements to be called to the Nigerian…
December 16, 2024
By Dakuku Peterside When a policy fails to factor in public response to its benefits and drawbacks, success takes the backseat. Ignoring public behaviour often results in poor implementation and unintended consequences. In Nigeria, a nation grappling with complex and diverse security challenges, the limitations of centralised policing have become glaringly evident. Rising crime rates,…
December 16, 2024
“I find it interesting that everyone defines me as a Nigerian. I identify less with the country than with my specific ethnic group. I have nothing in common with the people from the north of the country, the Boko Haram, where Islamism is. Being Yoruba is my true identity and I refuse to be lumped…
December 16, 2024
Every year, the United States attracts millions of newcomers from around the globe, making it one of the most popular destinations for international migrants. Whether pursuing economic opportunities, family reunification, or refuge from hardship, these individuals choose to build new lives across the U.S., settling into its various states. This visualization shows the migration flows of…
December 14, 2024
