The Economist – Feb 17, 2023
Nigeria’s youth are fighting for a better, cleaner government. What can this political awakening tell us about the state of democracy across Africa?
00:00 – Why Nigeria matters 01:06 – Nigeria’s security crisis 03:42 – How corruption threatens Nigeria’s democracy 05:26 – How young Nigerians are driving change 11:31 – Youth protests across Africa
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Peter Obi on why he is running to be Nigeria’s president: https://econ.st/3YFTNvf
Can a political underdog save Nigeria? https://econ.st/3YVWatJ
Old hopefuls are jostling to succeed Nigeria’s President Buhari: https://econ.st/3EbHPkK
Peter Obi, a man who carries his own suitcases, could be Nigeria’s next president: https://econ.st/3K9UFDX
After eight dismal years, Nigeria prepares to replace President Buhari: https://econ.st/3IqZdon
Insurgency, secessionism and banditry threaten Nigeria: https://econ.st/3Kaiagq
How kidnappers, zealots and rebels are making Nigeria ungovernable: https://econ.st/3YSXtcU
Nigeria’s economy will continue to struggle in 2023: https://econ.st/3jS1akk
Nigeria’s economy is stuck in a rut: https://econ.st/3XDc1vX
Fintech is booming, despite a weak economy. Can that last? https://econ.st/3S2yth4
Africa’s fintech firms vie for domination: https://econ.st/3jWT6yH
African startups are raising unprecedented amounts. What next? https://econ.st/3Xue71f How oil-rich Nigeria failed to profit from an oil boom: https://econ.st/3xngXKK
Africa’s population will double by 2050: https://econ.st/3k01L3i
On the trail with the surprise front-runner in Nigeria’s presidential race: https://econ.st/3XyHeAv
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