A messy oil change: Nigeria’s fraught reforms

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Axing generous fuel subsidies was just one necessary reform promised by Bola Tinubu. A hundred days into the president’s term, we examine his ideas for change—finding they do not seem to be backed by real plans. Our correspondent says India’s decrepit cities would fare better if permitted to govern themselves more (09:58). And the kinder, gentler trend in video games (17:13)Join our team of audience-research participants and make a bit of cash here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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