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As the holidays approach, finding a gift that balances utility with thoughtfulness can be a challenge. We’ve curated a mix of tech essentials for every type of person in your life, from music lovers and gamers to frequent travelers and productivity enthusiasts. With this list, we’ve kept your spirits of gift selection high and the stress levels sourcing low. So, here are 12 tech gadgets gifts you can buy for your loved ones that can make the Christmas season one to remember. 1. Apple AirPods Pro 3 The AirPods Pro 3 are the gold standard for Apple users. With powerful Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), improved adaptive audio, and richer bass, they make commutes and workouts immersive. The new IP57 rating means they are dust and water-resistant, while the built-in heart-rate sensor adds a wellness dimension to the audio experience. Best for: iPhone users, fitness enthusiasts, and commuters. Price: ₦582,660 ($400) Where to buy: Apple Store, Jumia, authorised retailers. Image Source: Apple. 2. Anker PowerCore Slim power bank (26,800mAh) This is the ultimate utility gift, with enough capacity to charge most smartphones 5 to 6 times. The Anker PowerCore ensures your recipient is never stranded with a dead battery. It supports fast charging and features multiple USB ports to handle a phone, tablet, and earbuds simultaneously, all while remaining compact enough for a backpack. Best for: Travelers, heavy phone users, and students. Price: ₦182,750 ($124) Where to buy: Jumia, Amazon, and Anker store. Image Source: Jumia. 3. JBL Go 4 Bluetooth speaker Small but punchy, the JBL Go 4 is the ideal “grab-and-go” speaker. It fits easily in a pocket but delivers surprisingly clear vocals and bass. With an IP67 waterproof/dustproof rating and a 7-hour battery life (extendable with Playtime Boost), it is built for outdoor adventures, beach days, or casual listening at home. Best for: Students, beach-goers, and outdoor lovers. Price: ₦71,000 ($48) Where to buy: JBL Store and Jumia. Image Source: JBL 4. Sony SRS‑XB100 wireless speaker For those who want a richer sound in a small package, the SRS-XB100 uses a Sound Diffusion Processor to spread audio further. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 and includes a built-in mic for hands-free calling. It’s a versatile upgrade for a dorm room, home office, or small outdoor gathering. Best for: Remote workers and students who need a mic/speaker combo. Price: ₦75,000 ($51) Where to buy: Sony, Jumia, and Amazon. Image Source: SONY 5. 3-in-1 Wireless charging dock Get rid of cable clutter with a station that powers a smartphone, earbuds, and smartwatch simultaneously. This dock brings order to a nightstand or desk, allowing the user to simply drop their devices and go. It is a simple luxury that saves time and reduces the hassle of finding multiple adapters. Best for: Organised professionals and tech minimalists. Price: ₦30,449 ($21) Where to buy: Jumia, Temu, and gadget retailers. Image Source: Jumia 6. Ergonomic wireless mouse An ergonomic mouse is a health investment for anyone glued to a computer. Designed to reduce wrist strain and improve precision, it makes long hours of writing, designing, or gaming significantly more comfortable. The wireless functionality allows for a cleaner desk setup or the flexibility to work from a couch. Best for: Remote workers, writers, and designers. Price: ₦15,000 ($10) – ₦55,000 ($37) Where to buy: Jumia and Ikeja Computer Village, Lagos. Image Source: Temu 7. Oraimo BoomPop 2 over‑ear headphones The BoomPop 2 balances affordability with performance. Featuring 40mm drivers and “HavyBass” tuning, these headphones deliver a dynamic audio profile. Practical features like Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) for clear calls and a massive 60-hour battery life make them a reliable daily driver for work and play. Best for: Commuters, students, and bass lovers on a budget. Price: ₦29,215 ($20) – ₦42,500 ($28) Where to buy: Oraimo website, Konga, and Jumia. Image Source: Oraimo 8. Xiaomi Watch 5 Active This smartwatch offers a massive feature set without the premium price tag. It sports a bright 2.0-inch LCD, Bluetooth calling, and over 140 sport modes. With 5 ATM water resistance and a battery that lasts up to 18 days on a single charge, it’s perfect for users who want fitness tracking without the anxiety of daily charging. Best for: First-time smartwatch users and fitness beginners. Price: ₦39,000 ($26) – ₦44,000 ($29) Where to buy: Jumia and Xiaomi retailers. Image Source: Xiaomi 9. A compact desk gadget (Novelty tech) Sometimes the best gift is one that adds personality to a space. Whether it’s a retro digital clock, a floating bulb, or a pixel art display, these compact gadgets upgrade the vibe of a workspace or bedroom. They are affordable stocking stuffers that bring a touch of creativity to a desk setup. Best for: Creatives, streamers, and students. Price: ₦30,499 ($20) Where to buy: Konga and Jumia. Image Source: Jumia 10. Rechargeable fan In areas with unpredictable power supply, a rechargeable fan is a genuine lifesaver. Modern units now feature LED lights, timers, and digital displays. Available in sizes ranging from handhelds to standing units, this is a practical gift that ensures comfort during the hot, dry holiday season. Best for: Families and anyone living in areas with erratic power. Price: ₦10,200 ($7) – ₦231,000 ($157) Where to buy: Konga, Jumia, and electronics stores. Image Source: Konga 11. Smart glasses Smart glasses are the futuristic pick for 2025. They double as fashion accessories and audio devices, allowing users to listen to music or take calls without blocking their ears. Budget-friendly options like the Xiaomi MIJIA or Amazon Echo Frames offer these features starting around $150, while premium models like the Meta × Ray-Ban offer AI integration and cameras. Best for: Early adopters and fashion-forward techies. Price: ₦16,990($11) – 60,525 ($41) (varies by brand) Where to buy: Amazon, Jumia, and Konga. Image Source: Jumia 12. Redmi 15C The Redmi 15C is a powerhouse budget phone from Chinese phone maker Xiaomi. With a large 6.71-inch display, an octa-core processor, and a massive 6,000mAh battery, it handles daily tasks with ease. The 50MP AI
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Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. In our previous edition, we featured seven game-changing startups pioneering aquaculture, financing, funding, and healthcare. Expect the next dispatch on December 19, 2025. This week, we explore seven African startups in the health, education, travel, and automotive sectors and why they should be on your watchlist. Let’s dive into it: Zof AI wants to automate the entire software-testing lifecycle with specialised AI agents (AI, USA) Founded by Kevin Kissi, a former engineer at Microsoft and the US Bank, Zof AI addresses the inefficiencies of manual software testing, which is often slow and limited in scope. At Microsoft, he saw how manual testers and separate units handling security, compliance, privacy, and accessibility, all needing to validate a product before release. These workflows made testing slow, fragmented, and expensive. Kissi left Microsoft with the insight that AI agents could fully automate every layer of software testing, from generating test cases to executing them at scale. Zof AI’s platform runs software tests using 40 specialised AI agents, with each one dedicated to a specific testing category such as unit testing, integration testing, accessibility, security, device emulation, localisation, or SQL-injection detection. Users upload a requirements document or let the system generate one if none exists, which will allow Zof AI to automatically crawl the application, learn its behaviour, generate test scenarios, and assign them to its agent network. Inside the platform’s dashboard, users can start tests, target individual agents, or schedule automated runs that execute in the cloud, even when the user is offline. Results of tests may include bug reports and analysis, and improvement suggestions. The system scores every developer based on bug frequency in their code, the speed at which they fix it, and historical quality. Zof AI integrates with GitHub, Slack, Asana, and a suite of enterprise tools. The startup operates a tiered subscription model that includes an entry plan of $99 monthly for 120 credits and access to three agents, a higher tier at $599 monthly for 8,000 credits and full access to all 40 agents, and enterprise pricing, which is handled through corporate licensing deals. Zof AI is transitioning to a new pricing system that will price each agent individually and introduce team and business billing tiers. Zof AI uses a mix of internally fine-tuned models and external large models, like Llama 70B and Mistral, and assigns different underlying models to each agent type depending on which performs best for its task. These models are trained on data that combines synthetic datasets, scraped public-domain materials, and open datasets. Since launching in Q4 2025, Kissi claims that Zof AI has raised $250,000 from angel investors, onboarded 50 startups, 10 medium-sized companies, and one major enterprise client in France, and is currently raising its seed round. Why we’re watching: Competing platforms, like Katalon, applitools, testsigma, and Tricentis, still require recordings, pre-written test cases, or human-in-the-loop inputs. Zof AI’s differentiator lies in its ability to crawl applications, interpret requirements, autonomously generate hundreds of test cases, and deploy 40 specialised agents to those tests. The company is also preparing to launch an always-on feature that continuously tests software by monitoring codebases and documentation without requiring a user to manually trigger a test. My Oga Mechanic wants to save Nigerian car owners from unreliable mechanics and expired papers (Autotech, Nigeria) Founded by Kefas Longshak, My Oga Mechanic was born from personal frustration. In 2016, Longshak bought a Volkswagen Passat, then spent over a year being exploited by mechanics when the car got faulty. Recognising that many vehicle owners lack technical knowledge and struggle with trust, he built My Oga Mechanic as a single mobile application to handle all vehicle needs, from documentation to diagnostics and repairs. Users can renew and register all vehicle documents, including change of ownership, vehicle licenses, tint permits, and driver’s licenses. They can also book vetted mechanics for two types of repairs: on-site fixes (with a flat ₦10,000 [$6.90] logistics fee) or in-shop repairs at a mechanic’s workshop. Longshak claims that My Oga Mechanic operates a growing marketplace of over 2,000 mechanics, spare-parts vendors, and service centres across Lagos. Each vendor goes through a multi-step verification process that includes identity checks with the national identification number (NIN), on-site visits, skills assessments, and provides dedicated agents to support mechanics who don’t own smartphones. Users get full cost visibility with mechanics providing estimates for necessary autoparts and workmanship before a job begins. Payments are split into two. Mechanics receive an upfront amount to buy parts and then get the balance only after the user confirms completion. Every repair comes with repair protection insurance (charged at an extra 1% of the repair cost) to cover unexpected damage during vehicle repair. My Oga Mechanic also supports accident repair claims for users with third-party or comprehensive insurance, by handling the entire claims workflow between service centres and insurers. Its flagship feature is MechaAI, an automotive diagnostic AI agent that lets users describe car symptoms and chat about issues that come up with their vehicles. It can also make suggestions for simple fixes or recommend verified mechanics. MechaAI pulls from a large internal database of repair manuals and technical data, and is built on a custom AI model that sits on top of Google Gemini to handle natural-language conversations. Additionally, the platform handles document renewals, delivering updated papers directly to the user’s doorstep. The platform runs on a subscription model. Users pay ₦6,000 ($4.14) per month for a primary vehicle and ₦3,500 ($2.41) for each additional vehicle. Subscribers get unlimited MechaAI access, free and timely document renewals, and no booking fees, meaning that subscribers pay only for actual repair parts and workmanship. Non-subscribers pay ₦1,000 ($0.69) per MechaAI session and ₦2,000 ($1.38) booking fees. My Oga Mechanic earns a 10% commission on mechanic workmanship and commissions on spare parts sales, and claims to have a network of 306 spare parts suppliers offering warranties on all purchases. The startup is currently bootstrapped and preparing
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In Nigeria, students and budget users need durable, reliable laptops without breaking the bank or spending money they don’t have on high-end models. While flagship laptops get all the hype and attention, modern entry-level and mid-range budget-friendly laptops are now built to offer features such as SSD storage, efficient processors, and good battery life. This guide will focus on the best laptops for students and budget users that deliver the highest value under ₦700,000.00 ($482.53). These utility laptops are suitable for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and students who need a budget-friendly device for everyday use. The top 5 budget-friendly laptops for Nigerian students and every user. Here are the top five budget-friendly laptops for Nigerian students. The laptops are a good choice for students and everyday users on a budget. HP 250 G10 (13th Gen core i3) Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1315U RAM/Storage: 8GB DDR4 RAM / 512GB NVMe SSD Price: ₦575,000.00-₦596,000.00 ($396.37-$410.84) Display: 15.6-inch Battery: 3-Cell, 41 Wh Battery Life: Expect around 5-6 hours of real-world web browsing and document editing. The HP 250 G10 is built for durability. It passed the MIL-STD 810H military-grade tests, meaning it can withstand the bumps, drops, and other rough handling of daily student life better than most. It features a single USB Type-C port, two USB Type-A ports, an HDMI port, and a headphone/mic port. Its RAM is accessible and upgradable, and it weighs 1.2 kg. Acer Aspire 3 (AMD Ryzen 3 7320U) Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 7320U RAM/Storage: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM / 256GB or 512GB NVMe SSD Price: ₦550,000.00-₦650,000.00 ($379.13-$448.07) Display: 15.6-inch Battery: 3-Cell, 40 Wh Battery Life: Expect 9-12 hours of continuous web browsing or video playback. With its AMD Ryzen Mendocino processor, the Acer Aspire 3 delivers outstanding battery life, rivalling many high-end laptops. The base version weighs 1.6kg and features a single USB Type-C port, two USB Type-A ports, and an HDMI port. The RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded; instead, buy the 8GB version for efficiency. For peak performance, avoid the 4GB version. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U) Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 7520U (or similar 7000 series) RAM/Storage: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM / 512GB NVMe SSD Price: ₦600,000.00-₦700,000.00 ($413.60-$482.53) Display: 15.6-inch Battery: 3-Cell, 47 Wh Battery Life: Expect 7-9 hours of real-world web browsing. The IdeaPad Slim 3 is an all-rounder and ideal for multitasking, light coding, data analysis, and running complex software. It features one USB Type-C (Gen 2) port, two USB Type-A ports, and one HDMI port. Like the ACER, its RAM is soldered to the motherboard and can’t be upgraded. The design is slim and weighs 1.62kg. Dell Vostro 3530 (Core i3) Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i3-1305U RAM/Storage: 8GB DDR4 RAM / 512GB NVMe SSD Price: ₦535,000.00-₦595,000.00 ($368.79-410.15) Display: 15.6-inch Battery: 3-Cell, 41 Wh (Note: A larger 54 Wh battery exists but is more expensive) Battery Life: Similar to the HP, expect 5-6 hours of typical web browsing. This is a mini workstation for students or users who prefer a heavy-duty build and want to self-upgrade the RAM, which comes in two standard SODIMM slots, making it easy to upgrade to 16GB. The laptop also features a USB Type-C port, a USB Type-A port, an HDMI port, and an Ethernet port. It weighs 1.9kg and passes the MIL-STD durability test. ASUS Vivobook 15 (12/13th Gen Intel/AMD) Processor: 12th/13th Gen Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3/5 RAM/Storage: 8GB DDR4 RAM / 256GB or 512GB SSD Price: ₦550,000.00-₦650,000.00 ($379.13-$448.07) Display: 15.6-inch Battery: 3-Cell, 42 Wh Battery Life: Expect around 5-7 hours of real-world web browsing. ASUS is popular for consistently delivering style and value. The Vivobook 15 does not disappoint. It features vibrant displays, a slim design, and, like HP and DELL, it passes the durability test. The laptop also features a USB Type-C port, USB Type-A ports, and an HDMI port. The base version weighs 1.7kg, and it has upgradable RAM. Most 8GB models have 4GB or 8GB soldered plus one open SODIMM slot, making it easy to upgrade to 12GB or 16GB. Visual aid: guide to choosing the best value laptops for students and users on a budget This visual aid focuses on the key differences between these laptops. Essential checklists before buying value laptops There’s no justification for buying a traditional Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Always go for a Solid State drive (SSD) 4GB RAM is not enough to operate Windows 11. Buying a laptop with at least 8GB RAM is more prudent. Ask if the RAM is soldered or SODIMM. Soldered RAM means it can’t be upgraded, while SODIMM RAM can be upgraded later. A large watt-hour (Wh) capacity isn’t the only determinant for a solid battery life. Research the processor and how it saves battery. Look for an Intel Core i3 (12th Gen or newer) or an AMD Ryzen 3/5 (5000-series or 7020-series). These modern CPUs are far more powerful and power-efficient. Finding a reliable and efficient laptop in Nigeria for under ₦700,000 is entirely achievable, as the models highlighted demonstrate. The best value laptop is ultimately the one that meets your specific priorities. Before you make your final decision, remember the crucial checklist: prioritise a Solid State Drive (SSD), insist on at least 8GB of RAM (and know if it’s upgradable), and select a modern Intel Core i3 (12th Gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen (7020 series or newer) processor. By following this guide, you can confidently invest in a powerful budget laptop that will serve you well through your studies and beyond.
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