These are the purchases Nigerian businesses ask about most. Each guide keeps it practical: what to specify, what to ask the vendor, and where deals usually go wrong. Use them alongside an RFQ so every supplier answers the same questions.
Power is a running cost, not a one-off. Size the load first, then buy for fuel economy and parts availability.
Add up the running wattage of what must stay on, then add 25 percent headroom for surge and growth.
Ask for the fuel burn per hour at half load, not just the tank size. That number decides your monthly bill.
Confirm the vendor stocks filters and AVRs locally, and get the warranty terms in writing before payment.
Cartons, bottles, labels and shrink film move on volume pricing, so specs and MOQ matter more than the sticker price.
Send exact dimensions, board grade or bottle grams, and print colours so quotes are comparable.
Ask for the minimum order quantity and the price at two or three volume tiers.
Request a physical sample and a lead time in working days before you commit to a first run.
The device is cheap; settlement, support and uptime are what cost you. Buy the service, not just the hardware.
Compare settlement timing and per transaction charges, not only the terminal price.
Check what happens when a device fails: swap time, loan units, and who carries the cost.
Read the trust score and recent reviews for delivery and after sales before you place the order.
Furnishing a new office goes wrong on delivery and assembly, not on the catalogue photo.
Break the request into desks, chairs, storage and partitions so vendors quote line by line.
Confirm delivery to your floor and whether installation is included or billed separately.
Hold part of the payment through B2B.ng escrow until everything is delivered and checked.
Turn any of these into a request for quotation and let verified suppliers come to you with comparable offers.