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Nigeria's Tinubu launches re-election campaign as economic pain tests support
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has launched his re-election campaign amid economic reforms that improved public finances but worsened the cost-of-living crisis. The election will focus heavily on the economy and security, with Tinubu facing strong opposition and relying on broad political support across Nigerian states.
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Your business in Nigeria faces political and economic shocks as Tinubu’s reforms clash with voter pain. Expect shifting consumer behaviour and potential disruption from security threats ahead of the January election.
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3 sources · 24 Oct 2026
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