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Nigeria: how to judge a Buhari presidency

The inauguration of President MuhammaduBuhari this morning was met with widespread optimism in Nigeria, but the 72-year old must act quickly if he is to retain the political momentum and make serious progress in addressing Nigeria’s many economic and political weaknesses. In this update we identify three key metrics by which his first 100 days should be judged.

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