Data & open access
Open data for the public good
Accountability depends on evidence anyone can check. We publish what we can, protect what we must.
01 — Datasets
Catalogue
| Dataset | Description | Format | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public office holders | Structured profiles of executive and legislative offices. | JSON · CSV · API | Open |
| Public contracts | Contract awards linked to budget references. | CSV · API | Open |
| Claims & adjudications | Claims, jury outcomes and evidence references. | API | Registered |
| Community incidents | Verified incident reports, aggregated and anonymised. | CSV | Restricted |
| Programme outputs | Feeding, training and relief distribution records. | CSV | Open |
02 — API
Developer access
Researchers, journalists and civic builders can access Ratel Social records through the developer portal. Keys are issued with documented terms, rate limits and attribution requirements.
03 — Ethics
Data ethics, privacy & responsible use
Privacy by design
Personal data is minimised, and community data is anonymised and aggregated before release.
NDPA compliance
We process personal data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
Sourced & contestable
Every public record carries its source and a route to challenge or correct it.
No partisan use
Data may not be used for targeted political campaigning or harassment.