What's at stake as Nigerians elect the president of Africa's largest democracy
The continent's largest democracy and biggest economy holds a presidential election Saturday that's come down to a race of three leading candidates.
LAGOS, Nigeria — Millions of Nigerians head to the polls on Saturday, in one of the biggest and most important elections anywhere in the world.
It is also one of the most unpredictable polls in recent memory, coming at a pivotal moment for Nigeria.
Here are some of the key issues at play.
What's at stake?
The last eight years have been particularly bleak for many in Africa's most populous country, estimated at more than 200 million people. Nearly all of the country's challenges, including the economy and security, have evolved into deeper crises.
Two-thirds of the population
