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Oct 2022
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Why is the flooding in Nigeria so bad th...

Bbc World Service
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<p>Seasonal flooding is not uncommon in Nigeria, but this year has been the worst for a decade. At least 27 out of the 36 states have been affected. More than 600 people have died and more than a million have been displaced. There are now fears that the disaster could impact food security at a time when the country is already going through a cost of living ... Show More
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