The Week Ahead
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The Week Ahead
The plot never thickens
Reports of an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu have caused public outrage. The Defence Headquarters denied the claims, saying there was no coup plan or related arrests. Is there a danger of a coup? What do such stories mean for Nigeria's economy?
Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa plan to raise ₦50 billion and form a joint electricity market to boost power supply. How will this collaboration improve electricity access in the region?
An Ivorian court sentenced 32 protesters to three years in prison, part of a pre-election crackdown following violent unrest and key candidate exclusions ahead of tomorrow's election. How is the government balancing election security with the right to peaceful assembly? Will this affect the outcome?