Students should engage in business to gain early financial independence, real-world experience, and sharpen their problem-solving skills outside the classroom. Business teaches what school doesn’t — how to hustle, fail, adapt, and grow.

Take for instance Chika, a student at UNILAG who started selling thrift wears (okrika) on Instagram. In 6 months, she wasn’t just earning enough to cover her expenses — she was reinvesting and planning to register a business name. No job interview, no CV, just value creation.

Why it’s smart for students to do business:

1. Extra income – Helps cover school bills, data, feeding, etc.

2. Early exposure – Learn sales, marketing, customer service firsthand.

3. Job security – You may not need to depend on “after school job.”

4. Networking – You start connecting with people beyond your coursemates.

5. Confidence boost – Taking bold steps early builds courage and street sense.

But here’s the catch: start small. Don’t chase big profit at the expense of your academics. Pick something low-risk like selling data, reselling phone accessories, or affiliate marketing with platforms like Selar or Expertnaire.

You don’t need capital to start learning how money works. The earlier, the better.