Economics
What to Expect From Nigerian Vote: Bull to Bear Cases
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As former Nigerian military ruler Muhammadu Buhari leads the presidential race against President Goodluck Jonathan, analysts are preparing for several scenarios with final results expected on Tuesday after polling on March 28-29.
Nigerian dollar bonds advanced for nine straight days, with yields dropping to three-month lows. Stocks among the cheapest in Africa rallied for an eighth day, paring losses this quarter to 9.1 percent. The election is a key test of stability in Africa’s largest oil producer amid sliding crude prices.