Oil-Rich Nigeria Braces for This Weekend's Election

The video discusses the upcoming Nigerian presidential election, highlighting the main contenders, Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar. It explores the potential for election-related violence, particularly threats from militant groups like the Niger Delta Avengers targeting oil infrastructure. The discussion covers the impact of such threats on Nigeria's oil production and economy, emphasizing the importance of political negotiations in mitigating risks. The video concludes with advice for oil companies on managing geopolitical risks in Nigeria.

Who are the main contenders in the Nigerian presidential election?

• Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar

• Yemi Osinbajo and Bola Tinubu

• Nnamdi Kanu and Femi Fani-Kayode

• Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo

What is the main reason for the reduced attacks on oil pipelines in the last two years?

• International sanctions

• Increased military presence

• Amnesty program by the government

• Improved diplomatic relations

How many barrels per day were affected by the attacks in 2016?

• 200,000 barrels

• 300,000 barrels

• 400,000 barrels

• 500,000 barrels

What factors make it difficult to predict the outcome of political negotiations after the election?

• Lack of communication channels

• Economic instability

• Presence of multiple militant groups

• International pressure

What should oil companies do in response to the election results?

• Monitor election outcomes and militant reactions

• Increase oil production

• Withdraw from the region

• Ignore the situation