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80% of Nigerians Lack Confidence in Country's Direction

Latest Tanzania politics news · 80% of Nigerians Lack Confidence in Country's Direction explained · updated Aug 22, 2026 · politics news · government · policy

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  • Campaigns for the January 2027 general elections began this week in Nigeria.
  • President Bola Tinubu, who took office in 2023, is running for a second term.
  • Approximately 80% of Nigerians do not believe the country is headed in the right direction, according to a survey by SBM Intelligence.
  • Among those, 45% cite high living costs and unsatisfactory security conditions as major concerns.
  • Tinubu faces opposition from 18 other presidential candidates, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor Peter Obi.

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