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A photo of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to sign the bill reverting the country’s national anthem to its older one in the coming days.

Photo by Fayez Nureldine/AFP via Getty Images.

Nigeria Readopts its First National Anthem Replaced 46 Years Ago

President Bola Tinubu signed the bill to revert to the old anthem, a decision that’s facing serious criticism from many Nigerians who believe the country has more pressing issues.