All about Nigeria's presidential election

What are the stakes in the largest democracy in Africa?

Peter Obi.
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Nigeria's Feb. 25 presidential election ended with Bola Tinubu declared the winner after a fraught campaign season. The largest democratic election in Africa was different than usual, with three potential candidates rather than the usual two from the ruling party and the opposition. Here's everything you need to know:

Why was this Nigerian election so significant?

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Devika Rao, The Week US

 Devika Rao has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022, covering science, the environment, climate and business. She previously worked as a policy associate for a nonprofit organization advocating for environmental action from a business perspective.