Depending on the type of student you are, you can choose to buy any of the Laptops in this article. However, the Laptops I recommended for students are cheap, light, slim, big storage, very good battery life and a nice display.

These Laptops will meet Your PC Need As a Student or Blogger in Nigeria. They can carry out the following tasks and more without issue:

• Adobe Photoshop,
• CorelDraw,
• AutoCAD
• CorelDraw,
• Website Transfer,
• Database Management,
• Watching Movies,
• Netflix,
• Microsoft Office,
• Reading And Typing smoothly,
• School Project
• Playing Music,
• Streaming Videos,
• Uploading to your Organization Facebook Page,
• Storage and Uploading Church Files,
• DJ Work, etc, then any of the following Laptops should do.
• Programming and video editing
• Handle many Tabs in Google Chrome and Safari
• WordPress site and plugin building

There are many places you can buy a Laptop. I work with Jumia and can help you order Good Cheap Laptops on Jumia (Email: contact@aidthestudent.com, Messenger: https://m.me/aidthestudent). You can as well go ahead to search any of the Laptop you like below on Jumia Nigeria (Jumia.com), Konga.com, Amazon, eBay or aliExpress. Or click the buy now button below each Laptop to take you to the product.

HP Envy 15 Core i7

TOP 15 FEATURES OF HP Envy 15 Core i5

• BRAND: Hewlett-Packard (HP)
• RAM SIZE: 16GB
• STORAGE: 1 Terabyte SSD
• SCREEN SIZE: 15.6 inches
• SCREEN RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• PROCESSOR TYPE: 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8550U(
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 1.8 GHz, up to 4 GHz, 8 MB cache
• NUMBER OF CORES: 4
• INTEGRATED GRAPHICS: Intel UHD Graphics 620
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS: No
• BATTERY LIFE: More than 6 Hours
• SCREEN TOUCH: Yes
• KEYBOARD LIGHT: Yes
• X360 FOLDABLE: Yes, 360 Convertible
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10
• LAPTOP PRICE IN NIGERIA:₦ 280,000

DELL Latitude 7290

TOP 10 FEATURES OF DELL Latitude 7290

• BRAND: DELL
• RAM SIZE: 16GB
• STORAGE: 256GB SSD
• SCREEN SIZE: 12.5 inches
• SCREEN RESOLUTION: 1366×768 pixels
• PROCESSOR TYPE:  Intel Core i5
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 1.9 GHz
• INTEGRATED GRAPHICS:  Intel UHD Graphics 620
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS: No
• BATTERY LIFE: Good
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10
• LAPTOP PRICE IN NIGERIA: ₦ 310,000

2017 Macbook Air 13.3

Apple Macbook Air 13.3

TOP 15 FEATURES OF Apple Macbook Air 13.3

• BRAND: APPLE
• RAM SIZE: 8GB
• STORAGE: 256SSD
• SCREEN SIZE: 13.3 Inch
• SCREEN RESOLUTION: 1440 by 900
• PROCESSOR TYPE: 8th-Generation Intel Core i5
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 1.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz
• INTEGRATED GRAPHICS: Intel UHD Graphics 617
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS: No
• BATTERY LIFE: Up to 12 hours
• KEYBOARD LIGHT: Yes
• TOUCH ID: Yes
• OPERATING SYSTEM: macOS Sierra
• LAPTOP PRICE IN NIGERIA: ₦ 499,999

2019 MacBook Pro 13

Apple Macbook Pro

TOP 15 FEATURES OF 2019 Apple MacBook Pro 13

• BRAND: APPLE
• RAM SIZE: 8GB
• STORAGE: 256SSD
• SCREEN SIZE: 13.3 Inches
• SCREEN RESOLUTION:
• PROCESSOR TYPE:  Intel Core i5
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 3.1GHz Intel with Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz
• NUMBER OF CORES: dual-core
• INTEGRATED GRAPHICS: Intel Iris Graphics 550
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS: No
• BATTERY LIFE: Good
• KEYBOARD LIGHT: Yes
• TOUCH BAR AND TOUCH ID: Yes
• OPERATING SYSTEM: MacOS
• LAPTOP PRICE IN NAIRA: 450,000

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HP NOTEBOOK 15 8GB RAM

HP 15 8GB

TOP 10 FEATURES OF HP NOTEBOOK 15

• BRAND: HP
• RAM SIZE: 8GB
• STORAGE: 1 Terabyte HDD
• SCREEN SIZE: 15.6 Inches
• SCREEN RESOLUTION: 1366 x 768 pixels
• PROCESSOR TYPE: 7th Gen Intel Core i3-7100U
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 2.4 GHz, 3 MB cache
• NUMBER OF CORES: 2 (Dual-Core)
• INTEGRATED GRAPHICS: Intel® HD Graphics 620
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS: No
• DVD DRIVE: Yes
• BATTERY LIFE: Good
• LAPTOP PRICE IN NIGERIA: ₦ 129,000

Hp Pavilion 11 X360

Hp Pavilion 11 X360

TOP 10 FEATURES OF Hp Pavilion 11 X360

• BRAND: HP
• RAM SIZE: 4GB RAM
• STORAGE: 500GB HDD, 2 MB cache
• SCREEN SIZE: 11.6 inches
• SCREEN RESOLUTION: 1366 x 768 pixels
• PROCESSOR TYPE: Intel® Pentium® N3710
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 1.6 GHz, up to 2.56 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost
• NUMBER OF CORES: 4 cores
• INTEGRATED GRAPHICS: Intel® HD Graphics 405
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS: No
• BATTERY LIFE: Up to 11 hours
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10
• PRICE IN NIGERIA: ₦ 133,000

HP ENVY 15 Core i7

TOP 15 FEATURES OF HP Envy 15 Core i5

• BRAND: Hewlett-Packard (HP)
• RAM SIZE: 16GB
• STORAGE: 1 Terabyte SSD
• SCREEN SIZE: 15.6 inches
• SCREEN RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• PROCESSOR TYPE: 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8550U(
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 1.8 GHz, up to 4 GHz, 8 MB cache
• NUMBER OF CORES: 4
• INTEGRATED GRAPHICS: Intel UHD Graphics 620
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS: No
• BATTERY LIFE: More than 7 Hours
• SCREEN TOUCH: Yes
• KEYBOARD LIGHT: Yes
• X360 FOLDABLE: Yes, 360 Convertible
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10
• LAPTOP PRICE IN NIGERIA: ₦ 280,000

2019 MacBook Pro 13

Apple Macbook Pro

TOP 15 FEATURES OF 2019 Apple MacBook Pro 13

• BRAND: APPLE
• RAM SIZE: 8GB
• STORAGE: 256SSD
• SCREEN SIZE: 13.3 Inches
• SCREEN RESOLUTION:
• PROCESSOR TYPE:  Intel Core i5
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 3.1GHz Intel with Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz
• NUMBER OF CORES: dual-core
• INTEGRATED GRAPHICS: Intel Iris Graphics 550
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS: No
• BATTERY LIFE: Excellent
• KEYBOARD LIGHT: Yes
• TOUCH BAR AND TOUCH ID: Yes
• OPERATING SYSTEM: MacOS
• LAPTOP PRICE IN NAIRA: N450,000

Hp ENVY X360 15-CN003

Hp ENVY X360 15

TOP 10 FEATURES OF Hp ENVY X360 15-CN003

• BRAND: HP
• RAM SIZE: 16GB
• STORAGE: 512GB SSD
• SCREEN SIZE: 15.6-inch
• SCREEN RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080
• PROCESSOR TYPE: 8th Gen. Intel Quad Core i7-8550U
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 1.8GHz (4.0 Max Turbo)
• NUMBER OF CORES:
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS: 4GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce MX150 Graphics
• FINGERPRINT: Yes
• BATTERY LIFE: More than 5 Hours
• KEYBOARD LIGHT: Yes
• TOUCHSCREEN: Yes
• 360 ROTATABLE: Yes
• LAPTOP PRICE IN NIGERIA: ₦ 395,500

DELL LATITUDE 5300

Dell PC

TOP 10 FEATURES OF DELL LATITUDE 5300

• BRAND: DELL
• RAM SIZE: 8GB
• STORAGE: 256GB SSD
• SCREEN SIZE: 13.3 inches
• SCREEN RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080 pixels
• PROCESSOR TYPE: 8th Gen Intel Core i5
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 1.6 GHz with Turbo boost Feature
• INTEGRATED GRAPHICS: Intel UHD Graphics 620
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS:
• BATTERY LIFE: Good
• KEYBOARD LIGHT:
• TOUCHSCREEN: Yes
• LAPTOP PRICE IN NIGERIA: ₦ 325,000

LENOVO FLEX 4

Lenovo Flex 4A Lenovo Flex 4 b

TOP 15 FEATURES OF LENOVO FLEX 4

• BRAND: LENOVO
• NATURE: 2-IN-1 Laptop
• RAM SIZE: 8GB
• STORAGE: 1 Terabyte
• SCREEN SIZE: 14 inch
• TOUCHSCREEN: Yes
• KEYBOARD LIGHT: Yes
• SCREEN RESOLUTION: 1920 x 1080 Pixels
• PROCESSOR TYPE: Intel 6th Gen Core i5 processors
• PROCESSOR SPEED: 2.5Ghz
• INTEGRATED GRAPHICS: Intel HD Graphics520
• DEDICATED GRAPHICS: No
• BATTERY LIFE: Good
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows 10
• LAPTOP PRICE IN NIGERIA: ₦ 218,000

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There are many places you can buy a Laptop. I work with Jumia and can help you order Good Cheap Laptops on Jumia (Email: contact@aidthestudent.com, messenger). You can as well go ahead to search any of the Laptop you like below on Jumia Nigeria (Jumia.com), Konga.com, Amazon, eBay or aliExpress.

One time I subscribed for 6.5GB. In less than 48 hour my network operator notified me that my data had been exhausted. And no, I did not download my destiny!

This is precisely how most Nigerians feel when it comes to internet data subscriptions.

As a business person who runs a small or home-based business, your interractions are probably done via mobile (WhatsApp, Telegram or Facebook Messenger) .

However, you can’t afford the luxury of going overboard with your internet data subscription spendings.

With the substandard services network providers are offering, you’d expect data to be cheap. But that’s far from the case… Truth is, data is expensive in Nigeria. And to cap it all, the data doesn’t stay the expected duration!

So why is data expensive, and most importantly, why does your data burn so fast even with minimal usage?

Thing is, the telecom industry in Nigeria is still at its infancy— suffering from poor infrastructure and lukewarm regulations by the NCC.

Coupled with this fact, the number of internet users in Nigeria currently stands at 113.3 million in 2019, with the country’s annal population growth averaging at 2.6%.

While this poses as good news to entrepreneurs (Increase in population growth means your business can offer solutions to more people).

Unfortunately, as the number of internet users continues to increase in Nigeria, data isn’t going to get cheaper anytime soon.

As internet users increase, the demand for data would increase too. Consequently, the price of data would be on the rise as well. Basic Economics—an increase in demand will lead to an increase in price.

However, It’s no longer news that Nigeria is the poverty headquarters of the world. In an attempt to make data affordable for Nigerians, network providers slash the prices of their data. But in so doing, they offer you meagre quantity.

You feel you’re buying 1GB; at least that’s what it says in theory. But what you’re actually paying for seems like 450MB!

No, you’re not being cheated. Although you’re not being offered what is advertised, but in the practical sense of it, you’re being offered the standard rate of what your money can carry.

This isn’t the fault of telecom operators; but largely due to multiple taxations, poor policy regulations by the government, and unfavourable economic indices currently plaguing the country. This kills competition and chases investors away.

Take, for example, Nigeria has less than 7 active internet service providers (Glo, MTN, Airtel, etc). India has 302! And that’s why 1GB in India is less than N95 due to effective market competition.

While you might not be able to change the cost of data in Nigeria, you could make your data stay much longer.

Here are some tips to help you minimise Internet data usage and save cost.

Tip 1: Restrict background data.

A bulk of what consumes your data are the apps that run in the background. These apps automatically refresh their content immediately you turn on your data.

While this functionality is meant to give your phone a seamless experience, they come at a cost. These apps bite in on your data whether or not they’re being used.

Solution?

Restrict your background.

Here’s how to restrict your phone’s background data.

1. Open up Settings on your device
2. Locate and tap “Data Usage.” When you arrive here, you’ll find a list of all your apps with the respective amount of data they each consume.
3. Locate and tap the app you want to prevent from using your data in the background.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the app listing. There you’ll find Restrict Background Data. Click on the toggle to enable.

Restrict all apps you notice consumes your data the most.

Clear enough? Good.

Tip #2: Set up Datally.

Datally is an app developed by Google LLC which helps you track and monitor your data usage in real-time.

It comes with inbuilt data saver functionality. The moment you turn it on, it minimises and restricts your data usage.

You can also use this app to set and limit the amount of data you want to use for a day.

The moment you reach the limit, your data automatically goes off. Also, you can block apps that you don’t often use to prevent them from tapping your data.

The Datally app is available on PlayStore. Head over there and install it.

Another good data saver is DataEye. It provides the same functionality as Datally with a lil added tweaks.

Tip #3: Minimise Instagram data usage.

Instagram consumes a great deal of data! Also, it quickly drains your cellular battery and eats up a chunk of your storage.

Why does Instagram consume so much data?

In an attempt to offer you a swift and smooth surfing experience, the developers crafted the app to preload videos by default.

This means that while you’re watching a video, 5-9 other videos are being buffered and loaded in the background.

This can be quite costly depending on your internet speed and carrier data plan.

To cut down the amount of data Instagram consumes, implement the following…

1. Go to your profile and tap settings.
2. Tap account > cellular data
3. You’ll find “Data saver”. Then go ahead and put on the toggle.

By so doing, you’ll be saving a substantial amount of data by preventing the app from preloading videos you aren’t viewing.

Extra tip: within the Data Saver option, tap on “High Resolution Media” and change it to “Never.”

This will stop Instagram from showing you media (videos and photos) that are heavy and takes up a lot of data to load up.

Tip #4. Use LITE versions of apps.

If you’re a frequent user of Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, you can greatly minimise your data usage by using the LITE versions of the apps.

The original apps of these platforms can be quite reckless in consuming your data.

This led to the developers creating a LITE version—primarily designed to reduce data consumption and enhance faster browsing experience.

Simply go to Playstore to have them installed by searching for “Facebook lite,” “Twitter Lite,” or “YouTube GO.”

Don’t forget to uninstall the original apps before having the LITE versions installed. What’s the point of having two apps that perform the same function?

There you go, folks… That’s all for now.

Incorporating these tips will save you lots of data especially when you’re surfing on a limited data carrier plan.

Enjoy, and don’t forget to share.

The Price of a brand new iPhone SE in Nigeria now is from ₦190,000. Don’t have money to buy a brand new iPhone SE here in Nigeria? Clean Nigerian and UK Used iPhone SE are cheaper on Jiji.ng.

Unlike we expected, the new 4.7 inch iPhone is called iPhone SE and not iPhone 9. With a price of around 150k in Nigeria, the new iPhone SE replaces the iPhone 8 and packs a fast A13 Bionic chip, a 4.7-inch Retina display, a Touch ID sensor and wireless charging.

iPhone SE also features iOS v13.0,  Touch ID, 4G Network, 3GB RAM, 256GB ROM, A13 Bionic Chip, Water Resistant, 7MP front Camera, 12MP Back Camera and ability to shoot 4k videos. Colours are space grey, silver and red.

iPhone SE Brings Back the Home Button

Many of us loved the home button on iPhone 7. The good news is that Apple is bringing back the home button to the iPhone SE. The bad news is that the iPhone SE will not come with face ID. Instead, the Touch ID will be used. You may not have any problem unlocking your iPhone with a fingerprint scanner.

When iPhone SE Will Reach Nigeria

iPhone SE was announced on April 15th 2020, it is expected to start selling here in Nigeria starting from April ending. You can buy the iPhone SE on Jumia, Konga or big Apple stores around. You may also want to buy from Amazon or Aliexpress. The rule is not to buy iPhones from sellers that are not trusted.

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Apple iPhone SE Processor and Speed

The iPhone SE will use the same processor as the iPhone 11. This implies that the iPhone SE will be launched with Apple’s A13 Bionic Chip. iPhone is powered by Hexa Core (2.65 GHz, Dual-core, Lightning + 1.8 GHz, Quad-core, Thunder) processor.

iPhone SE RAM And Storage Size

The iPhone SE comes with 3GB RAM and 64 GB ROM, 128GB 3GB RAM and 256GB 3GB RAM. It is same design with the iPhone 8, same performance as iPhone 11 and same Camera with iPhone XR.

Summary of Apple iPhone SE Features And Price

• Apple iPhone SE was launched on April 15, 2020
• iPhone SE will start selling in Nigeria starting from April
• The iPhone SE has a single back Camera
• iPhone SE comes with 7MP f/2.2 front Camera and 12MB Back Camera
• Camera features of iPhone SE are Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, etc
• iPhone SE comes with 1821 mAh battery and 4G network.

CLICK ANY OF THE LINK BELOW TO BUY IPHONE SE FROM:

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The best selling phones in Nigeria right now are iPhones, Samsung Phones, Infinix Phones, Tecno Phones, Gionee, Xiaomi, Nokia and Huawei Phones. The two places to buy any Phone made by the brands above are:

1. Buying Online
2. Buying Offline

Go through the explanations below to decide where to buy your next phone.

Where to Buy A Phone Online in Nigeria

To buy a phone online means to order Phone at the comfort of your Home using a Phone or Laptop. You can even use someone’s phone to place an order. Depending on your location, the phone will be delivered to you between two to five days.

The good news about buying phones online is that there is an option to pay on delivery. You can even reject the order if you change your mind. And if you are not okay after paying for the phone? You can return it within 7 days.

The best places to order phones online in Nigeria are:

• Jumia Nigeria – Read The complete Guide on How to buy on Jumia Here
• Konga Nigeria – Click here to visit the website

Visit any of the links above and search the product you want. It is very easy and convenient.

But note that shipping fees apply to orders. You can be charged between NGN400 to NGN1,500 Shipping fee depending on your location. Those living in Lagos are usually at Advantage when it comes to delivery time and shipping fee.

Where to Buy A Phone Offline in Nigeria

You have nothing to be scared of making orders online on Jumia and Konga. However, you may want to buy your new phone offline if you don’t want to pay for shipping or wait for days before receiving your order.

Buying phone offline means getting your phone without using the internet. You can walk to any reliable mobile SHOP around you to check and order good phones.

Make sure the STORE is well known and reliable before placing orders. In addition, be careful about buying phones on the road side or with someone who doesn’t have a permanent location.

If you have someone you trust and is very good at Tech, you can let him or her go get a New Phone for you. You can either let the person go alone or follow him/her.

Having gone through this article, where would you want to buy a New Phone this year?

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Choose Wisely:

Your chosen student accommodation can impact your happiness, so consider your options carefully. If you’re a social animal and crave other people’s company, choose housemates that are similar to you in terms of their social life and energy levels, rather than subject. If a student house share is your preference, group some friends together and seek out a property; student rooms to rent in houses or flats that already have their own dynamics may make it difficult to settle in.  

Be prepared:

Certain issues regularly cause problems further down the line; but if discussed up front with your housemates, this can be avoided. Three of the biggest complaints that arise are people not cleaning after themselves, people using other people’s food, and an unfair sharing of bills. Figure these out before you move in to your student accommodation to prevent unnecessary fallouts. It might sound silly, but choosing to have some communal food basics and a cleaning rota could be your saving grace!

Agree Boundaries:  

We’re talking important stuff that can easily irritate and set sparks flying – for instance, visitors (How many? How often?) noise levels (How loud and how late?), wifi usage (streaming – how much, how often?), partners (Is staying over OK? How frequently?). With boundaries set, you can offer a reasoned argument if someone oversteps them; otherwise, you don’t have a leg to stand on and your complaints will probably be ignored.

Approach Calmly:

Whatever the issue, approach the person you have an issue with calmly. Find out if other housemates also have the same issues and if so, approach together. Often, the person may not realise their behaviour is offensive; if they do and they refuse to listen to reason, then you make have to take the next step.

Landlord Intervention:

This may be your last choice of action, but if you are suffering at the hands of some truly difficult and obnoxious behaviour (property damage, violence, etc), let your landlord know. You can contact your landlord directly or through your chosen student letting agents; your landlord will want to make sure that their accommodation and tenants are happy and safe.

Handling student tenant security problems are very different to regular tenants. It is really important to be aware of the unique security problems that students could bring to the table, and how you can minimise or avoid them.

1. Lack of Security Knowledge

As a student landlord, it is really important to remind and educate your tenants about basic security. Usually, student tenants are moving out on their own for the first time and may not be aware of all the risks and issues surrounding security protocol. Teaching your tenants’ basic handling of security will not only reduce the risk of compromised security, it will protect you and your property in the long run.

On occasion, your student tenants might forget to close a window or lock a door on your rental property. Not only will this pose a huge risk for all your student tenants’ belongings inside the property and potential damage to the property, it could cause huge problems with your landlord insurance.

Educating your new student tenants about security is a must. It is recommended that on move-in day, that you show your students around the property and explain all the security measures which should take place before leaving your rental property.

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2. Unregulated Key Control

As a landlord, key control should be familiar.

Key control is usually put in place to deter unauthorised access to buildings and to also manage who has control of unit keys and master keys.

As with any tenant, students could lose apartment keys or compromise security by getting unauthorised spare keys cut (which could violate lease agreements). As a landlord, it is crucial to consider key management and include rules in rental agreement of how keys should be handled with your student tenants.

Landlords should also make sure that they do not compromise key control when they are acquiring new student tenants. It is always best to reach out to a locksmith so that they can help you rekey locks on some or all of the units.

Also Read: 5 quick tips for student landlords

3. Volatile Personal Relationships

Every so often landlords will have to deal with volatile relationships.

If your tenant has problems, and one party decides to lash out, there is a chance that your property and your other tenants may be caught in the crossfire.

It is crucial to pay attention to the kind of relationships your tenant has (without being nosy) because it will help give you some insight into how their acquaintances will treat your property. This will also come in handy if you are dealing with housemates. The way your student tenants treat personal relationships will be an indicator as to how they will handle issues with their housemate down the line.

Do your research

Research, research, research. If you want to make the most out of your investment and ensure you’re competing with rental prices, in-depth research is a must. Take a look at Rightmove or Zoopla and find similar properties in the area to get an indication of the rental costs.

It’s also worth checking to see if you need to register your rental property for multiple-occupancy.

Inspect your property regularly

Popping into your property at least every quarter is a great way to keep track of the condition of it and record any damage or mess. Use this opportunity to get your tenants to clean or fix any problems, so come the end of the tenancy, there will be less of a rush.

If you notice any mould, it’s great to get on top of it. Bare in mind that mould is not always the tenant’s fault and can be related to the structure of the building so try to find the root cause of it. It’s important to communicate with your tenants and ensure rooms are being properly aired or heated.

Health and safety checks

1. Water is very important, also A gas safety check by a certified engineer to ensure your property aligns with gas safety regulations.

2. Eletricity connection, An EPC check is due every ten years, or earlier if you have made any energy saving changes. Find an accredited domestic energy assistant to undertake the check.

3. Smoke detectors on every floor of the property and must be wired into the mains.

Inventory checks

Inventory checks are the incredibly important when it comes to check in and check out days. Take photos of everything, any marks on the walls or carpet, the condition of the rooms and even the oven. Have a full inventory list of everything left in the property, including the number of spoons you have in the drawer. Give your tenants time to check everything over and agree to the inventory check so come the end of the tenancy, you have photographic proof and tenant signatures to back up your claims.

Improve efficiency

Having a “green” property is becoming more and more important to students and they look to save anywhere they can. Efficiency is must and here’s what you need to do to improve it:

1. Replace existing low-energy lighting with LEDs – a really simple and inexpensive change to introduce immediately.

2. Insulate the loft with decent insulation – it can save up to £160 on average each year.

3. Upgrade the boiler and central heating system – inefficient boilers can add more than £200 to your energy bills.

4. Double glazing windows – the initial investment is fairly high but will trap more heat indoors and save money in the long term.

Keep your tenants happy

Having a good relationship with your tenants is a must. If there are any problems, you want to have good communication with them. The best way to manage your relationship with them is being prepared to deal with complaints or problems immediately, sorting out repairs and chasing rents. Be respectful of your tenants but firmly enforce rules of the tenancy agreement and payment terms.

To reduce the hassle of chasing rents, we recommend making the rental due dates tie in with student loans or payment days for part-time jobs.

There’s hundreds, if not thousands of options on the market when it comes to student housing; double bedrooms, properties with gardens, recently renovated. But what else should you think about when searching for the perfect student house?

Luckily, we’ve put together a list of key things to look out for when searching for a student property.

1. Who to live with?

It’s finally time to decide who you’re going to live with for the next year – but who should you choose? Just because you can go out for a drink with someone, or have a laugh and a joke with them in lectures, doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be a walk in the park to live with.

Before you sign on the dotted line, or even consider viewing student properties, you must consider if you actually want to live with these chosen housemates. Everyone has their own living habits, so it’s worth finding out a little bit more about your potential student housemates’ expectations for next year. Will there be a cleaning rota? How will you live together? And most importantly, how often do they want to party? If their way of living sounds like your idea of hell, then it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’re going to have a very long, and difficult year ahead.

2. What about the bills?

Ahh, money problems…. the kryptonite for every single student.  But what about the bills? It’s very likely that most, if not all, of your maintenance loan is going to be swallowed up by rent. So you’ve got to be prepared. Before viewing a property, it’s worth finding out how you and your potential housemates are going to pay the bills.

Will you have to pay more rent for a bigger bedroom? That’s the main question on students minds when booking a student house. In our experience, students usually split the rent equally as they rarely spend time in their rooms, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right answer for you. Before you progress with your room booking, make sure you decide on how the rent will be split.

Warning: if you do decide to split the rent unevenly, make sure everyone has committed to the agreed situation (preferably in writing) before you sign a contract.

3. Have you viewed the property?

It might sound like a given, but you should view the property before booking it if possible. Trust me, we at AidTheStudent.com see plenty of students trying to book properties without viewing them, and sometimes it can end in disaster. So make sure you’re actually attending the student property and checking it thoroughly before booking it. If you’re not able to attend to view the student property, suggest a Skype viewing or at least extensive photos to make an informed decision.

Also, there’s no shame in asking mum and dad to pop around the property and take a look. They’ve most likely bought or rented properties before, and will know what to look out for when viewing somewhere.

Your heart might be set on booking a certain student property, but we recommend viewing a couple before rushing into making a decision. Think about it, when buying clothing, you wouldn’t choose the first thing you see; you’d try a couple on first. So why do it when viewing a house? Compare the properties you have viewed; how much is the rent, the location of the property, and how close it is to transport routes to make sure you’re getting the most for your money. There is a fine line though between making an informed decision, and going over the top and viewing hundreds of different student properties. Think about the current tenants, and try and cause as little disruption to them as possible.

When you’re viewing the property, there’s plenty of things to look out for. Check out our student property viewing checklist. to ensure you miss nothing at your property viewings.

4. How will you get to university?

If there’s one thing Channel 4 has taught us over the years, it’s Location, Location, Location. No matter how great a student property is, if every lecture is going to require a three-hour journey to get to your lectures, then it’s likely not the right house for you.

Before you book a student house, make sure you take note of public transport stops on Google Maps, travel routes, and how long it will take to get to your university. In reality, the closer you can get to your campus, the better.

When it’s time to get to that all-important 9 AM lecture, or late evening seminar, you will really appreciate the shorter travel journeys and hopefully your grades will reflect that!

5. Have you checked the tenancy contract?

Don’t forget that renting a student house is a legally binding contract, and you will be forced to comply with the terms and conditions you sign to. We recommend reading through your tenancy agreement, and perhaps getting someone with experience of renting to check it over too, to make sure everything is clear and reasonable.

It might sound a little excessive, but if you’re a couple of months into your rental agreement and you spot mould appearing inside the property, you’ll be very grateful that your letting agreement covers you.

6. What about security?

Student populated areas are usually a hotspot for burglars; so ensure that your student rental property has appropriate security features fitted.

When viewing the student property, it’s important to look out for locks on the doors and windows, burglar alarms, and whether there’s a neighbourhood watch programme.

The level of security will not only protect your belongings, it will also have a huge impact on your insurance. If possible, we recommend getting in touch before going to the property to find out which security features will have a positive (or negative) impact on your insurance policy.

Tenant insurance will give you peace of mind as it will protect your contents from theft or damage. It’s really important to protect your belongings as soon as you move into a student property, especially if the property is empty during the day.  

We’ve teamed up with security specialists to find out three unique security concerns for students.

7. Water Suppy

Conducive living facilities for students across the country constitute a vital requirement for a smooth education experience in universities. Sadly, with the number of admission seekers, and even with the seemingly low figure of those who are eventually admitted, many universities don’t seem adequately equipped to accommodate the students, leaving them to resort to off-campus alternatives.

However, with the reports from across the country, the available facilities within the campuses in some schools don’t even seem habitable enough for humans. From Abuja to Lagos to Ibadan and even to Enugu in the South-East, the reports are a mix of good, bad and the downright ugly.

When your choosing your apartment at uni, make sure you take your time to look for a place where they have water.

8. Electricity

Despite the obvious connection between electricity and educational achievement, however, the troubling scenes in Nigeria, are repeated in thousands and thousands of homes, organizations, hospitals, and and student hostel is not excepted across this noesis. As student always laments, in the educational community, “we focus largely on pedagogy and little on access to energy”. When choosing choosing an apartment to rent consider a place with an head start on electricity. watch out for a soon to be written article about electrify in student hostel.

9. Do you need parking?

This may not concern all university students, but if a few of your potential housemates have cars, think about where you can park. Some properties may have space or two, but what happens if you don’t have available parking or a drive? Have a look whether you will park on the road and how busy it is, or the local parking signage as you may require parking permits.

When you’re viewing a property for university, it’s worth taking your time to search the property and make sure everything is at a high standard. You might feel pressure to secure a house; but it pays off to be thorough when viewing the property.

We’ve put together a list of essential questions worth asking when visiting a student property.

Safety and Security Features

1. Is there a safety blanket and a fire extinguisher in the kitchen?
2. Does the landlord possess an up-to-date gas safety record which has been carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer?
3. Is there any fire detection equipment and do they work?
4. Are there any carbon monoxide detectors and do they work?
5. Does all the furniture and furnishings comply with Fire Safety regulations (1998)?
6. Are there locks on the windows and do they have keys?
7. Is there a burglar alarm for the property?
8. Are there any signs of exposed electrical wiring such as loose wires, faulty plugs or lights?
9. Are there suitable locks on the exterior doors of the property?

External Features

1. Is there any slipped or broken tiles on the roof of the property?
2. Are there cracks or damage to the exterior walls?
3. Is there any rotten timber? (Doors, Window Frames)
4. Is the guttering blocked or broken?
5. Is there rusting or cracking to pipes or gutters?
6. Is there mould or vegetation growing out of the gutters?

Internal Features

1. Are there signs of mould or damp?
2. Is there any mould around the window frames or in the bathroom?
3. Is there any damage to fixtures, fittings and furnishings?
4. Is the property properly insulated? (Double glazing)
5. Are there locks on the bedroom doors?
6. Do the kitchen appliances and white goods work properly? (Fridges, Washing Machine)
7. Is there any mould around the windows?

This post is a comprehensive list of Infinix smartphones you can buy in Nigeria, in 2020 as well as their prices too.

Infinix Smartphones and Their Prices

1. Infinix S5 Pro – 49,545 Naira
2. Infinix S5 – 53,000 Naira
3. Infinix Note 6 – 82,000 Naira
4. Infinix Hot 8 – 37,000 Naira
5. Infinix Smart 3 – 26,500 Naira
6. Infinix Zero 6 – 110,000 Naira
7. Infinix S4 – 46,000 Naira
8. Infinix S5 Lite – 42,500 Naira
9. Infinix Hot 8 Lite – 48,500 Naira
10. Infinix Smart 4 – 43,500 Naira
11. Infinix Smart 3 Plus – 39,000 Naira
12. Infinix Hot 7 Pro – 60,000 Naira
13. Infinix Hot 7 – 40,000 Naira
14. Infinix Smart 2 HD – 34,500 Naira
15. Infinix Hot 6X – N60,000 Naira
16. Infinix Note 5 Stylus – 52,990 Naira
17. Infinix Hot 6 – 40,000 Naira
18. Infinix Hot S3X – 72,000 Naira

Best Infinix Phones In Nigeria 2020

1. Infinix S5 Pro

The Infinix S5 Pro is the most ‘recent’ Infinix device you can get. It was built like its predecessor — the Infinix S5— but upgraded. It comes with a 6.53 inches display, 4GB RAM, and a 64 GB internal storage. The battery capacity of the Infinix S5 Pro is 4000 mAh. See below for a summary of its specifications.

S5 Pro Key Specs

• DISPLAY: 6.53-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels (395 ppi)
• OS: Android 10
• PROCESSOR: Octa-core Mediatek Helio P35 Processor
• RAM: 4GB RAM
• ROM: 64GB Built-in Storage, with Micro-SD Support
• REAR CAMERA: 48MP + 2MP+ QVGA Triple Rear Camera
• FRONT CAMERA: 16MP Front Camera
• 4G LTE: Yes
• Fingerprint Sensor (Rear): Yes
• BATTERY: 4000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po

Infinix S5 Pro Price in Nigeria

The price of the Infinix S5 Pro is around NGN 49,545 Nigerian Naira.

2. Infinix S5

This device is the predecessor of Infinix S5 Pro. Its specifications are a bit lesser than the Pro. It also comes with a 4000 mAh battery and in two variants. One is the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant while the other has smaller storage configurations— 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM.

S5 Key Specs

• DISPLAY: 6.6-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (266 ppi)
• OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
• PROCESSOR: Octa-core Mediatek MT6761 Helio P22
• RAM: 6GB / 4GB
• ROM: 64GB Built-in Storage, up to 256GB Memory Card
• REAR CAMERA: 16MP + 5MP +2MP + QVGA Quad Rear Camera
• FRONT CAMERA: 32MP Front Camera
• 4G LTE: YES
• Fingerprint Sensor (Rear): YES
• BATTERY: 4000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po

Infinix S5 Price In Nigeria

Find the retail price of the Infinix S5 smartphone variants below:

• Infinix S5 (6GB RAM + 128GB ROM) — NGN 62,500
• Infinix S5 (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM) — NGN 53,000
• Infinix S5 Lite (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM) — NGN 46,500
• Infinix S5 Lite (3GB RAM + 32GB ROM) — NGN42,500

3. Infinix Note 6

This device is one of the Infinix devices that comes with an X Pen with AR & AI Experience. The Infinix Note 6 has a 7.7mm Ultra-slim Design and a 4000 mAh battery. See a summary of the specifications below.

Infinix Note 6 Specs

• DISPLAY: 6.01-inch AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2160 pixels
• OS: Android 9 Pie (XOS 5.0)
• PROCESSOR: 2.3GHz Octa-core Mediatek Helio P35 CPU
• RAM: 4GB
• ROM: 64 GB ROM (up to 128GB memory card support)
• REAR CAMERA: 16MP+8MP+2MP Triple
• FRONT CAMERA: 16MP
• 4G LTE: YES
• BATTERY: 4,000mAh Non-Removable Li-ion
• X Pen Stylus: YES (with AR and AI Experience)

Infinix Note 6 Price In Nigeria

The Infinix Note 6 device is sold for N82,000 Nigerian Naira.

4. Infinix Hot 8

With more emphasis on the battery which is pegged at 5000 mAh, the Infinix Hot 8 is a great device to buy. It also comes with a 6.6 inches HD + waterdrop display and a triple rear-camera setup.

Infinix Hot 8 Key Specs

• DISPLAY: 6.6-inch IPS infinity-V Display, 720 x 1600 pixels
• OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), XOS 5.0
• PROCESSOR: Octa-core Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm),
• RAM: 2GB/3GB/4GB RAM
• ROM: 32GB/64GB storage, microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
• REAR CAMERA: 13MP + 2MP + QVGA Triple
• FRONT CAMERA: 8MP Selfie Snapper
• 4G LTE: YES
• Fingerprint Sensor (Rear): YES
• BATTERY: 5000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery

Infinix Hot 8 Price In Nigeria

The Infinix Hot 8 device costs around N37,000 Naira for the 2GB RAM, N41,000 Naira for the 3GB RAM, and N47,000 Naira for the 4GB RAM devices.

5. Infinix Smart 3

The Infinix Smart series is a unique product line. Infinix Smart 3 is the most recent device in the series. And comes with some basic specifications for an average smartphone user.

Infinix Smart 3 Specs

• DISPLAY: 5.5″ HD+ waterdrop display
• OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
• PROCESSOR: MediaTek MT6761
• RAM: 1GB
• ROM: 16GB + MicroSD card slot upto 256GB
• REAR CAMERA: 13MP + 8MP with AI capture
• FRONT CAMERA: 8MP
• BATTERY: 3050mAh

Infinix Smart 3 Price In Nigeria

The Infinix Smart 3 device is currently priced around N26,500 Nigerian Naira.

6. Infinix Zero 6

The Infinix Zero 6 came on the back of the Zero 5 Plus. Specification-wise, the Zero series generally houses an interesting set of devices. Let’s take a look at the specs of the Zero 6 below.

Zero 6 Specs

• DISPLAY: 6.2-inch LCD touchscreen with 1080 X 2160 pixels resolution
• OS: Android 8.0 Oreo
• PROCESSOR: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Processor
• RAM: 6GB
• ROM: 128GB internal storage (expandable to 256GB)
• REAR CAMERA: Dual 12MP + 24MP
• FRONT CAMERA: 20MP
• BATTERY: 3, 570mAh non-removable Li-Ion

Infinix Zero 6 Price In Nigeria

The Zero 6 device currently sells around N110,000 Nigerian Naira.

7. Infinix S4

The Infinix S4 device preceded the S5 and S5 Pro devices. It comes with a 4000 mAh battery and in two variants — with 3GB and 6GB RAM. The full specifications of the device are listed below.

S4 Key Specs

• DISPLAY: 6.2-inch HD IPS, LCD Capacitive touchscreen
• OS: Android 9.0 Pie  
• PROCESSOR: Octa-Core 2.0GHz, MediaTek Helio P22
• RAM: 3GB/6GB
• ROM: 32GB/64GB
• REAR CAMERA: Triple rear sensors 13MP + 8MP + 2MP
• FRONT CAMERA: 32MP
• 4G: Yes
• Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
• BATTERY: 4,000mAh, non-removable

Infinix S4 Price In Nigeria

The 3GB RAM + 32GB version of the Hot S4 costs around NGN 46,000 while 6GB RAM + 64GB verison costs around NGN 56,000 Nigerian Naira.

Buy Right

And there you have it, some of the best Infinix phones in Nigeria in 2020. You can buy this from reputable store like Jumia and Konga. Tell us what your best Infinix smartphone to buy is and why. What are the features you look out for when you want to buy a smartphone? And which factor(s) is/are the most important?