muhammadu buhari

Nigerians go to the polls in tense presidential election | CNN

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Nigerians go to the polls in tense presidential election | CNN

Abuja, Nigeria CNN  —  Nigerians are going to the polls for a crucial presidential vote that will see the country’s next leader elected. The hotly contested poll is being held simultaneously with voting for representatives for the country’s parliament. Polls opened in Nigeria on Saturday morning in what will be Africa’s largest democratic exercise. About … Read more

Nigeria reissues old banknote as cash fiasco threatens to disrupt election | CNN Business

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Nigeria reissues old banknote as cash fiasco threatens to disrupt election | CNN Business

Abuja, Nigeria CNN  —  President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday directed Nigeria’s central bank to reissue old 200-naira ($0.43) banknotes withdrawn just days ago as concerns grow that the botched introduction of new money could disrupt general elections later this month. Violent protests have erupted in recent weeks as millions of people struggled to get their … Read more