Nigeria poverty: Unrest forces farmers off their land

Why Nigeria has one of the highest poverty rates in Africa, even though it boasts rich oil and natural resources.

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    Conflict between farmers and herders are affecting Nigeria's rising levels of poverty.

    Analysts say the violence is forcing millions of people, mostly poor farmers, from their lands.

    Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris reports from Sokoto in northwest Nigeria.

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