Nigeria’s new hustle economy: When degrees meet the street

    Ngozi Ekugo | Careers & Mobility | Jul 05, 2025    
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For decades, the Nigerian dream was simple: Go to university, earn your degree, and step into a well-paying job preferably in oil and gas.

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