Nigerians are all too familiar with the current economic challenges, as prices for virtually everything; both goods and essential services have skyrocketed. Inflation shows no sign of slowing, with the naira continually losing value against the dollar.

This economic strain has forced many to cut costs and turn to cheaper alternatives to survive. The impact of the fuel subsidy removal is still being felt across all regions and social strata of Nigeria.

However, it seems that the group most affected by this economic crisis are students in tertiary institutions.

These students have to purchase almost everything to survive on campus, including food, textbooks, school fees, and other miscellaneous expenses, popularly dubbed “billing.” This can be termed a “worst-case scenario” because these students depend on their parents or caregivers to cover their bills.

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