Economist Podcasts

States of emergency: Nigeria

Oct 21, 2021

Kinley Salmon, Africa correspondent for The Economist, discusses Nigeria's escalating violence, highlighting the chaos caused by criminal gangs, jihadists, and kidnappers. Tamsin Booth, the publication’s Technology and Business editor, explores the new head of Samsung Electronics' plans to enter the competitive chip market amid family dynamics and geopolitical tensions. The conversation reveals stark contrasts in Nigeria's growth and the innovative startup scene that persists despite insecurity.

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Episode guests

Tamsin Booth

Kinley Salmon

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Crisis of Insecurity in Nigeria

7min

Nigeria's Challenges and Innovations

3min

Navigating Transition: Samsung's Leadership and Market Challenges

8min

Adapting Dune: A Cinematic Challenge

3min

An Exploration of Cinematic Adaptation and Modern Relevance

3min

Criminal gangs in north-western states, jihadists in the north-east, a rebellion in the south-east: kidnappers, warlords and cattle rustlers are making the country ungovernable. The new head of Samsung Electronics has a legacy to build—and aims to do so by breaking into the cut-throat business of processor chips. And the sci-fi classic “Dune” gets a good cinematic treatment at last.

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