Navigating the Data Price Surge: How OAU Students Are Adapting to Rising Internet Costs
By Eniola Adeyeye Data is essential in almost every aspect of life, serving as the foundation for knowledge, decision-making, and technological advancement. The recent increase in data prices has significantly impacted students. Many students rely heavily on internet access for academic activities such as attending online classes, conducting research, and submitting assignment. The hike in data costs has led to financial strain, as many students use larger part of their allowance on data. Students Lament Favour, a second-year student of Sociology and Anthropology, lamented that "as a student and also a graphic designer, this issue affects me more and can sometimes be frustrating." According to her, as a graphic designer, she relies heavily on the internet for downloading design resources, watching tutorials to improve her skills, and communicating with her clients. To do all these, she needs a stable internet connection, which is now more expensive. This results ...
