NAPES Student Marketplace

Buy. Sell. Succeed.

The official NAPES hub for engineering students to trade equipment, share resources, and connect with verified campus service providers.

Category 01Phones & Tech

Gadget Hub

Verified student-grade smartphones, tablets & accessories

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Category 02Books & Tools

Study Resources

Engineering textbooks, drafting sets & lab equipment

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Category 03Expert Help

Campus Services

Tutoring, repair services & project assistance

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Matric-verified student sellers only
Secure campus-based transactions
Campus sectors

Shop by category

Verified student listings for your daily campus needs.

Student Marketplace Flow

How NAPES Marketplace Works

A simple, secure way for engineering students to trade equipment, books, and services. Follow these steps to buy or sell safely on campus.

STEP 01
Find Your Item

Search & Filter

Search for textbooks, gadgets, or services. Filter by department, price, or condition to find exactly what you need on campus.

SEARCH_ACTIVEResults: 12 items
find("Engineering Math 2" < 5000)
-> { category: "Books", price: 4500, status: "Available" }
STEP 02
Verify Seller

Matric Validation

Check the seller's profile for their verified NAPES status. Only approved student sellers can list items on our marketplace.

SELLER_VERIFIEDTrust: 100% Verified
GET /v1/sellers/status
Status: 200 OK [Matric: 2021/ENG/042 Verified]
STEP 03
Chat & Negotiate

Direct Connection

Message the seller directly through our platform or click the WhatsApp button to finalize your deal and arrange a pickup.

CHAT_INITIATEDResponse: < 5 mins
WhatsApp.open(seller.phone, 'Is this item available?')
-> Redirect: WhatsApp Web/App
STEP 04
Safe Campus Meetup

Secure Transaction

Meet at designated campus locations. Inspect your item, pay securely, and complete your transaction with a fellow student.

TRANSACTION_COMPLETESafety: 99% Success
order.finalize('campus_pickup')
-> Status: Delivered (Eng Complex)

Ready to trade on campus?

Join the NAPES community and start buying or selling today.

Student Safety Guide

Trade safely on NAPES Marketplace

Follow these guidelines to ensure secure transactions and protect your student community.

Campus SecurityPublic Safety
Safe Meeting Spots
Area: Open Areas

Always meet in high-traffic campus areas like the Engineering Complex or Student Union building.

Level
High
Access
Public
Status
Verified
Well-lit areas
High foot traffic
Security presence
Quality CheckBuyer Protection
Item Inspection
Area: Physical

Verify the product condition, functionality, and specifications before handing over any cash.

Level
Thorough
Access
Required
Status
Mandatory
Test electronics
Check for damage
Verify authenticity
Trust SignalTrust & Safety
Verified Sellers
Area: Digital

Only trade with sellers displaying the green Verified Seller badge for guaranteed student status.

Level
Strict
Access
NAPES
Status
Approved
Matric verified
Departmental check
Active student
TransactionFinancial Safety
Secure Payments
Area: Secure

Prefer bank transfers or secure payment methods. Avoid sending money before seeing the item.

Level
Cashless
Access
Safe
Status
Direct
No pre-payment
Confirm receipt
Keep records
Admin HelpCommunity Watch
Report Issues
Area: Support

Report suspicious sellers or fraudulent listings immediately to the NAPES admin dashboard.

Level
Active
Access
NAPES
Status
Fast
24/7 monitoring
User banning
Dispute resolution

Report a safety concern?

Contact the NAPES admin team immediately if you encounter any suspicious activity.