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Nigeria: Nigerians Vote Soon to Choose Next President, Lawmakers
VOA, 7 February 2023
Nigerians will vote on February 25 to choose their next president along with lawmakers in the House and Senate chambers. With 18 candidates vying for the job, experts at a panel… Read more »
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Nigeria: Oligarchs, Oil and Obi-Dients - the Battle for the Soul of Nigeria
African Arguments, 3 February 2023
The end of the oil-fuelled patronage system may pose the greatest threat to the nation since the Civil War. Therein may lie its salvation. Read more »
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Nigeria: Five Propaganda Strategies Politicians Deploy During Elections
Premium Times, 7 February 2023
At the moment, election merchants are at the peak of displaying their propagandistic prowess ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Read more »
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Nigeria: 'Thick Veil of Violence' Around Elections - Human Rights Watch
VOA, 6 February 2023
Human Rights Watch said Monday that there is a "thick veil of violence" surrounding elections scheduled to take place in Nigeria later this month. Read more »
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Nigeria: New Naira Notes - '13 Political Parties' Threaten to Pull Out of Elections If Deadline Extended
Premium Times, 6 February 2023
The parties commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the redesigning of the banknotes. Read more »
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Nigeria: Naira Redesign, Fuel Scarcity Could Escalate Tension Ahead of Polls - World Bank
Premium Times, 6 February 2023
The world bank said the Nigerian authorities should consider allowing for a longer implementation period, well beyond February 10. Read more »
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Nigeria: 'Violence Over Naira Scarcity May Halt 2023 Elections'
Premium Times, 6 February 2023
"If you have riots like you had in Ibadan and Benin - I don't know anywhere else - and they were taking place simultaneously, and you are now dealing with the issue of protecting… Read more »
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Nigeria: Election Violence in Nigeria's South East Is Threatening to Derail Voting in the Region
The Conversation Africa, 5 February 2023
Violence is a perennial feature of elections in Nigeria. It happens across the three stages of the electoral cycle - before, on and after election day. Read more »