Smartphone prices in Nigeria could jump 30% this year, hitting entry-level buyers

Nigeria’s smartphone market grew 8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, supported by demand for affordable 4G and 5G smartphones in the $200 to $299 segment, according to Omdia, a global technology market research firm. 

But that growth was smaller than the 25% recorded in Q4 2025, when the sub-$200 segment dominated. This will further worsen in 2026, with smartphone prices forecasted to rise by up…