Smartphone prices in Nigeria have risen sharply over the past year, driven by inflation, foreign exchange volatility, and rising import costs. Even midrange devices outside the Samsung and iPhone ecosystems sell for as much as ₦600,000 ($378), putting them out of reach for many consumers. For buyers unwilling to compromise on performance, brands such as Infinix, Tecno, itel, Huawei, and Redmi have stepped in to fill the gap, offering handsets that balance price, performance, and battery life.�...

In Nigeria today, the rising cost of brand-new laptops has pushed many consumers towards fairly used or “second-hand” systems. While these pre-owned devices offer a more affordable option, many buyers end up with laptops that barely last three hours on battery, despite paying between ₦150,000 and ₦300,000 ($90-$190 at $1/₦1,600) or more. One of the most common mistakes buyers make is asking, “How strong is the battery?” without actually checking the battery health themselves. In re...