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Nigeria’s Kidnap Economy
Kidnapping is often seen as a security problem.
But what happens when fear begins to shape where people live, work, learn and invest?
From classrooms and farmlands to businesses and homes, Gist Nigeria’s Esther Omopariola examines how Nigeria's growing kidnap economy is affecting everyday life.
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