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Nigeria’s presidential contest

Nigeria’s presidential contest

FromFT News in Focus


Nigeria’s presidential contest

FromFT News in Focus

ratings:
Length:
6 minutes
Released:
Jan 28, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Goodluck Jonathan is facing a challenge from former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari in next month’s presidential election in Nigeria, which comes at a time when the outlook for the country is bleak. The economy has been hit by the falling oil price and the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast is becoming a serious security threat. Fiona Symon discusses the rival candidates with William Wallis. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jan 28, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

News features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon.