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CCTV & Smart Security Installation

Install CCTV systems, smart locks, and alarm systems for homes, offices, and shops. A 4-camera home system earns ₦40k–₦100k; large commercial installations earn ₦200k–₦800k.

Monthly Potential
₦2k–₦60k
Difficulty
Beginner Friendly
Capital Needed
₦30,000
Income Period
Per Month
🧠 Skills You'll Need
Service B2B Recurring Tech CCTV Cameras (Hikvision/Dahua) DVR/NVR Unit Cat6 Cable Drill Set Remote Access App (iVMS-4500)
📍 Works Best In
Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt Nationwide
🚀 How to Get Started
  1. 1
    Learn CCTV installation from YouTube — master: cable routing, DVR setup, IP camera config, remote access (1 week)
  2. 2
    Do 3 free or discounted installs for neighbours to build your portfolio of before/after photos
  3. 3
    Source cameras from Computer Village (Lagos), Wuse Market (Abuja), or Aliexpress — resell at 40–80% markup
  4. 4
    Charge: 4-camera home kit ₦50k–₦100k, 8-camera office system ₦150k–₦300k, enterprise ₦500k+
  5. 5
    Add annual maintenance contracts: ₦20k–₦50k/year per client — passive recurring income on every past install
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💰 Ways to Fund This
SMEDAN Programmes (free registration, training, grant windows)
₦0–₦3,000,000
Government Fund
Nigerian-owned micro or small business. Free CAC business name registration via the CAC-SMEDAN partnership is a common entry point.
📊 Varies by scheme — many components are free or grant-based; some link to subsidized loans.
Cooperative Society Loan
₦5,000–₦500,000
Cooperative
Membership in a registered cooperative society (workplace, community, or trade-based).
📊 Typically the lowest-cost option available — often single-digit or interest-free among trusted members.
⚠️ Informational only — not financial advice. Confirm current terms directly with each provider before applying, and borrow only what you can repay.
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