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         Sofiat  Yusuf Students, Departmental and Faculty students' representative council (SRC), guest speakers, and other dignitaries, today June 18, converged at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), for the Great Ife Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Legislative and Tech Summit. The summit, themed “Reimagining Leadership in a Digital Age,” brought together student leaders and professionals to examine the evolving dynamics of leadership, technology, and entrepreneurship. The event was organised by the Great Ife SRC and featured alumni of the university, including the host, Damilare Fashina. Proceedings began with an opening prayer delivered by a member of the council, followed by the recitation of the Nigerian national anthem and the GreatIfe anthem. The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Summit, in her opening remarks, stressed the urgency of redefining leadership in contemporary times. “The question is not whet...

                 Blessed Elemikan  It is an obvious fact that students have ever desired financial independence. This explains why students engage in multiple side hustles in order to financially independent to a reasonable extent.  Many times, students engage in various illegal and time-consuming hustles whish in turn results to their academic failure. This article explores ten legit side hustles for students that won't affect their academics. 1. Content writing/Copywriting: Content writing is a type of writing that focuses on informing, educating, or entertaining the audience by providing valuable content. Also similar to content writing is Copywriting, which focuses on persuading the audience to take action (especially as regards purchase). Students practise these by writing blog posts for blogs, posting their writings on Social media, etc. and earning stipends through this. It is suitable for students because it is n...

*FIND AN IDEAL VENTURE: Depending on the level of risk and investment, a successful business could mean a structured organisation with several employees or a small consulting self craft or artisan business that generates good income and allow generous personal freedom. *USE YOUR SOCIAL​ CAPITAL: Women/Ladies are connectors hence they belong to all kinds of groups and associations physically and virtually. *NETWORK​ WITH OTHERS:  Experience business owners Know that success depends not just on what you can do but also on the people you know. Your network determines your net worth! The value of networking with other female entrepreneurs cannot be over emphasised as it helps to create shared value for their businesses. *BE COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING: Replace gigs with conferences. Before you "turn up" for one party ensure your success hunger tank has been filled with 3 seminars cultivate a hunger for knowledge; be humble to ask questions. *USE SOC IAL MEDIA: Res...