Prateek Suri was visiting a university campus in Zambia when he noticed something that didn't add up. Dropout rates were climbing, but not for the usual reasons. Students weren't failing academically—they were exhausted. Many lived miles from campus because rent nearby was unaffordable. Some were
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Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe is a writer and journalist who covers business, finance, technology, and the changing forces shaping Nigeria’s economy. He focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories.

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