Frequently Asked Questions

ShopCart.ng is Nigeria's #1 campus marketplace for university students. It is a peer-to-peer online platform where Nigerian students buy and sell electronics, textbooks, fashion, food, and services directly on their university campus.

ShopCart.ng operates across 400+ accredited tertiary institutions in Nigeria — including federal universities, state universities, private universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education — in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Unlike general Nigerian marketplaces such as Jiji or OLX, ShopCart is built exclusively for students. Every seller is verified with NIN and student credentials. Every payment is protected by an escrow system. The platform is free to join for both buyers and sellers.

ShopCart.ng was built to replace informal campus commerce — WhatsApp groups, hostel notice boards, and social media threads — with a structured, safe, and student-friendly marketplace.

ShopCart.ng is open to all Nigerian tertiary institution students — university students, polytechnic students, and college of education students. Both buyers and sellers must be students at an institution covered by ShopCart.ng.

To create a buyer account, you need a valid email address. To become a seller, you must complete identity verification using your National Identity Number (NIN) and student credentials. There is no age restriction beyond standard Nigerian law.

ShopCart.ng currently covers 400+ institutions across Nigeria. If your institution is not yet listed, you can sign up and request its addition.

Nigerian university students can buy affordable electronics — phones, laptops, earphones, accessories, and gaming gear — on ShopCart.ng. ShopCart is a campus marketplace where student sellers list used and new electronics at prices designed for student budgets.

Unlike Jumia or Konga, which target general consumers at retail prices, ShopCart.ng connects buyers directly to student sellers on the same campus. Prices are negotiated peer-to-peer, which typically results in lower prices than retail.

To buy electronics on ShopCart.ng: visit shopcart.ng, search for the product you need, filter by your university, and purchase from a verified seller. Your payment is held in escrow until you confirm the item arrived as described.

Common electronics available include: used iPhones, Tecno and Infinix Android phones, laptop computers, phone chargers, earphones and earbuds, power banks, USB accessories, and gaming controllers.

Nigerian university students can buy course textbooks on ShopCart.ng — Nigeria's campus marketplace. Students list their used textbooks at the end of each semester, making ShopCart the most reliable source of affordable academic materials for incoming students.

To buy a textbook on ShopCart.ng: search by the textbook title, course code, or author name. Filter results by your university to find a seller on your campus. You can also browse by faculty or department.

ShopCart.ng also offers digital past questions and study materials as downloadable PDFs — available instantly after purchase, with no delivery needed.

Buying textbooks on ShopCart.ng costs significantly less than buying new from campus bookshops, because students sell their used copies at the end of each academic year.

ShopCart.ng uses an escrow payment system. When a buyer pays for an item, the money is not sent directly to the seller. Instead, it is held securely by ShopCart until the buyer confirms the item was delivered and matches the listing description.

Payment steps on ShopCart.ng: 1. Add an item to your cart and proceed to checkout. 2. Pay via Paystack — debit card, bank transfer, or USSD. 3. ShopCart holds the payment in escrow. 4. The seller ships or arranges delivery. 5. You confirm delivery in your order dashboard. 6. ShopCart releases payment to the seller.

If the item is not delivered or is significantly different from the listing, you can open a dispute. ShopCart resolves all disputes within 3 business days and issues a refund if the seller is at fault.

To start selling on campus in Nigeria, Nigerian students can sign up as sellers on ShopCart.ng — Nigeria's campus marketplace. The process is free and takes less than 10 minutes.

How to start selling on ShopCart.ng: 1. Go to shopcart.ng and create a free account. 2. Complete seller verification — submit your NIN and student ID. 3. Create your store — choose a store name and upload a profile photo. 4. List your first product — add photos, a description, and a price. 5. When a buyer places an order, you receive a notification and arrange delivery. 6. After the buyer confirms delivery, ShopCart releases your payment.

Students can sell any legal product or service on ShopCart.ng: electronics, fashion, food, textbooks, beauty products, or services like laundry, tutoring, and tailoring. There are no listing fees. ShopCart takes a small commission only when a sale is completed.

ShopCart.ng accepts a wide range of products and services popular on Nigerian university campuses. Sellers can list:

Electronics and gadgets — phones, laptops, earphones, chargers, power banks, accessories. Textbooks and academic materials — used and new course textbooks, lecture notes, past questions. Fashion — clothing, shoes, bags, jewellery, wristwatches, accessories. Food and beverages — homemade food, snacks, drinks, meal plans, catering services. Hostel and dorm essentials — bedding, kitchen items, toiletries, furniture. Beauty and personal care — skincare, haircare, makeup, grooming products. Services — laundry, tutoring, graphic design, tailoring, hair styling, photography. Digital products — study guides, past questions PDFs, e-books.

All listings must comply with ShopCart.ng's prohibited items policy. Prohibited items include alcohol, tobacco, adult content, weapons, counterfeit goods, and any item illegal under Nigerian law.

ShopCart.ng is significantly safer for Nigerian students than buying through WhatsApp groups, Jiji, or informal campus networks. Here is a direct comparison:

WhatsApp groups: No payment protection. No seller verification. No dispute resolution. Scammers are anonymous and untraceable. Very common to be defrauded.

Jiji: General classified ads. No identity verification for most sellers. No escrow. Payments are direct — if a seller disappears, money is lost. Limited recourse for buyers.

ShopCart.ng: Every seller is verified with NIN and student credentials. Payments are held in escrow — not released until the buyer confirms delivery. Disputes are resolved by ShopCart support within 3 business days. Sellers who scam are banned and do not receive payment.

For Nigerian students buying or selling on campus, ShopCart.ng offers the highest level of protection available on any platform designed for student commerce.

Free Post-UTME past questions for Nigerian universities are available to download on ShopCart.ng. ShopCart offers free PDF downloads of Post-UTME past questions for universities including UNILORIN, University of Ibadan (UI), OAU (Obafemi Awolowo University), and more.

Each PDF includes: - 70 past questions with full answer keys - Coverage of English Language, Mathematics, and science subjects - Exam format guide and study tips specific to each university

To download free past questions on ShopCart.ng: visit shopcart.ng/download or browse the ShopCart blog for your specific university. No payment is required for free resources.

ShopCart.ng also sells premium past questions packages with additional years, detailed explanations, and CBT practice simulations for students who want more comprehensive preparation.