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States of emergency: Nigeria

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Crisis of Insecurity in Nigeria

This chapter examines the severe issue of student kidnappings and the broader security crises plaguing Nigeria, including insurgencies and violent banditry. It attributes these challenges to poor governance, resource struggles, and historical colonial decisions that have compounded regional instability. The chapter also highlights contrasting economic growth in select areas, revealing the complexities of Nigeria's social and political issues.

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