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Nigeria’s campus gig economy may be generating $293 million a year

ABI Analysis · Nigeria tech Sentiment: 0.75 (positive) · 16/03/2026
A nationwide study of more than 4,000 students across 55 tertiary institutions in 29 states found that two-thirds of surveyed students already earn income while still in school, either through freelancing, digital services, or small businesses.

Sources: TechCabal

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