Savings
Attending university can be a financially daunting due to the cumbersome expenses for tuition, textbooks, transportation, food and other responsibilities. However, there are a number of practical ways to curb various costs and avoid the constant panic of going broke. Here are a few ways to save and still have a pleasant university experience:
Savings
How to save on back-to-school shopping
On the fun-o-meter, I’d probably rank back- to-school shopping right above getting a flu shot and preparing income taxes. Never mind the hassle of figuring out what our kids need for the coming school year and dragging them to the mall, it’s just so expensive.
Promotional fares are time bound… early arrivals enjoy the benefit
Airlines often time advertise promotional fares, normally to attract more customers, and is only those who beat the time frame that enjoys the benefits. But have you ever tried to rush at those fares when they are advertised, even though, exclusive of VAT?
How to cut down your electricity bills
Some Nigerians are yet to come to terms with the new billing system of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). In line with the power reform agenda, the rate per kilowatt was recently reviewed upward from N7.30/kw to N12.45/kw.
