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Nigeria Kicks Off Election Race With President in Pole Position

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 19 August 2026, 05:15 UTC By Nduka Orjinmo 1 min read
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Campaigning for Nigeria’s January election is officially underway, with voters in Africa’s largest democracy offered the same slate of candidates as three years ago — and many of the same challenges.

Campaigning for Nigeria’s January election is officially underway, with voters in Africa’s largest democracy offered the same slate of candidates as three years ago — and many of the same challenges.
Nigeria Kicks Off Election Race With (ORG) Africa (LOCATION)
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