April 10, 2025
Black Gold and Green Harvest: Nigeria’s Tale of Two Industries
Teagan McSherry
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Michael Ortiz
Hello,
What surprised me most was how much Nigeria’s economy still relies on crude oil today, even after all the damage and instability it has caused. I didn’t realize just how sharply the country shifted away from agriculture after the oil boom.
The best part of this infographic was the clear timeline and the visual comparison between agricultural exports and oil exports. It really helped me understand the historical impact in a way that words alone wouldn’t have. I liked how you made the data visual and easy to follow.
One suggestion I would give is to maybe make the text under some of the charts a little larger or bolder — some of the details were hard to read at a quick glance. Otherwise, the layout and explanation were very strong.
Ruben Garcia
This is a very well-designed look at how oil has ended up less as a boon for everyday Nigerians and more a tool of economic exploitation. It is genuinely saddening to see how an industry that could have contributed to the country’s development as part of a diverse number of industries has instead helped ravage much of its agriculture, widened economic disparities, and contributed to understandable anger among its people.
Emily Norwood
I was surprised to see that the anger towards oil is so intense that workers have created a song to express their frustrations. That feels very powerful, and I hope the people of Nigeria are able to enact change. One of the best things about this infographic is the inclusion of photos that show the damage oil can cause. This makes the numbers and statistics so powerful because you have to see the real-world impact as well.
Jesse Turnquist
This was a very informative infographic I learned of the struggles that the people of Nigeria are faced with in regard to the over reliance on the exportation of crude oil. It would be interesting to talk to the locals directly and hear their thoughts. Overall, very nice work Teagan.
Elena Petrova
Such an insightful and interesting summary of Nigeria’s industrial development! I was surprised how much of an impact the crude oil boom had on the country’s developmental trajectory. With oil being exported primarily to Europe and Asia Pacific, it provides an important source of revenue; however, as you pointed out, it also results in a loss of biodiversity and threats to human security.
The layout of the infographic is structured in such a way that it is very easy to follow and I enjoyed the illustrations as they help grasp the topic. Excellent job!
Kimberly C Paredes
Hi Teagan,
I was surprised that Nigeria’s reliance on on a single resource just goes to show resilience and potential. The “Green Harvest” agriculture is an important sector that is possible capable of growth and diversification. What resonates with me is the agricultural potential that Nigeria has. They mix technological advancements and sustainable practcies that clearly shows a shift and will eventually be less dependent on oil compared to the past. This infographic was an interesting read and I loved it.
Daniel Foxx
Hi Teagan,
It is shocking to read about how a nation with so many valuable natural resources, such as oil, is still restricted because of market shifts. The best portion of your infographic was when you included the different graphs and statistics to showcase Nigeria’s economic security issue. I believe it does a great job of further explaining your argument. Amazing work!
Caio Ravagnani
Unfortunately, many African countries remain dependent on practices from the colonial era. While oil exportation might be beneficial for the economy, it might have negative social and cultural impacts because of the country’s dependency on industry. What surprised me the most is the song you mentioned, which captures how the workers’ community is affected and their struggle in the industry.
LaShanna Hill
What surprised me most about this country is how Nigeria’s reliance on crude oil
exportation their people suffered. While it counts for 90% of their export revenue. The best part of this infographic was the representation of Nigeria’s crude oil effects that it causes as a result and the economic fluctuations and global oil relationship.
LaShanna Hill
What surprised me most about this country is how Nigeria’s reliance on crude oil
exportation their people suffered. While it counts for 90% of their export revenue. The best part of this infographic was the representation of Nigeria’s crude oil effects that it causes as a result, and the economic fluctuations and global oil relationship. This was a great presentation, and very informative. Good job.