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Report Warns Gambling Surge Fuels Poverty and Crime in West Africa

A new policy analysis by Nextier warns that the rapidly growing gambling industry in low-income areas of Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone is exacerbating economic hardship for young people and potentially driving increased debt and youth unemployment. The report highlights a concerning link between the rise in betting and a surge in poverty and crime across the region.

24 Aug, 07:49 — 24 Aug, 07:49
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