Hello and welcome to the Intelligence from the Economist in London, I'm Jason Palmer.

And in New York, I'm John Fasmin.

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

The military hunter that seized control of me in our last year are not just thug-ish and

repressive.

They're also economically illiterate.

A decade of economic gains have been reversed and things look unlikely to improve under their

leadership.

And for years, Christian communities that lived behind the Iron Curtain wondered if those

on the other side had forgotten them.

Our obituaries editor reflects on the mission of Brother Andrew, whose brave deliveries

were proof that they had not.

They're first.

With around 220 million people, Nigeria is both Africa's most populous country and its

biggest economy.

It's also one of the largest democracies on earth, but it's rife with corruption.

In February, presidential elections will see the 79-year-old incumbent, President Muhammad

Dubhari, stepped down.

Contenders from both of Nigeria's main parties are vying for position, but one man, tied

to neither party, is currently running ahead in the polls.

Do you like Peter Oby?

Of course.

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