The Worldwide economic crisis of 2019, caused by the crash of the dollar, made all countries look for a new solid asset to back their currencies. As Nigerian politicians discussed which asset should they use, Boko Haram decided to take advantage of his chaotic moment to invade the south and dominate more water rich areas. This was the inception of the Water War, which resulted in some successful conflicts for Boko Haram, but in the end they were pushed back to their original territories.

Lagos developed the Lagos Litre after the crisis of 2019, but Makoko primarily uses Atos.