Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, today announced a strategic partnership with Newedge (Easybuy), an innovative finance company in Nigeria, to offer consumers a convenient way to shop online. This partnership allows consumers across Nigeria to buy their desired products and make flexible payments over a set period of time.
With this collaboration, consumers will experience a new level of convenience when shopping on the Jumia platform. By integrating Easybuy's BNPL solution, Jumia removes the barrier of immediate payment, empowering consumers to confidently purchase the items they want.
This financial freedom, coupled with a streamlined checkout process that incorporates BNPL...
Gift card trading has become a norm that many Nigerians use to earn extra cash. Go to the internet and search gift card trading sites in Nigeria and you will see a good number of them.
But let’s not forget that scammers are 24/7 operating on the internet these days. So, if you aren’t very careful, you might end up losing your gift card.
This is close to home because it actually happened to a long-distance friend sometime last year. There are many gift card trading platforms in Nigeria but only a few are reliable and capable of offering you what...
With the booming rise and growth in the world of technology and the internet, people are opting for easier modes of payment for everything they buy – either online or even offline.
All that aside, mobile phones have become a very important part of our day to day lives, from making calls to making payments, everything right under our fingertips. With the constant rise of e-commerce business, people prefer buying these devices on online platforms rather than opting for the offline stores.
If you have been looking for ways to get your hands on the newly launched MoneyTap's mobile on EMI...
Let’s be honest: if you haven’t yet embraced the advent of cryptocurrency, you’re falling behind the curve. Early adopters made thousands (or even millions of dollars) off of their initial investment, and those who deal in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies today experience a host of conveniences and benefits because of the revolutionary technology.
As big banks and governments start to understand how to adopt blockchain technology to suit their purposes, it’s becoming clear that crypto means secure, instantaneous transactions with little room for security breaches, meddling and fraud.
If you still think that crypto is primarily a fringe phenomenon, just look...
PropLand Hub is an innovative web-based mobile application that facilitates all real estate deals and services. It allows property seekers to browse through all types of listings by property owners for sales/purchase, rent or lease. Actually, it does even more, and it is free to download!
Released on May 18, 2018, the mobile app is indeed a user-friendly platform that connects property owners, caretakers, contractors and estate agents with potential buyers, renters, lessees, and tenants.
Whether it is a land, a house, an apartment, a room, a shop, or an office space, PropLand Hub is the dealing platform to go to.
The app also...
Want to buy wedding dresses? In the modern world, the internet has made life easier. Most of people across the world use the internet to search for products or purchase clothes, products, and other items. Shopping for trendy clothes online is convenient.
You can purchase clothes online from the comfort of your home from a custom clothier or a big store that offers you the latest style at lower prices.
These days, there are large ranges of the e-commerce stores in the market. These has created opportunities for high discounts, flexibility and latest collection for luxury lovers. You can select the...
Buying a car can be stressful, and if you are in the market hunting for a used car, the stress can become twofold. Apart from deciding the car model and the brand that you wish to purchase, you also have to dig deep into the mileage on the vehicle as well as its condition and fuel consumption. Price is another critical variable that can make or break the deal. In London, you usually pay up to £700 more for a used car as compared to other parts of UK.
There are several ways to acquire a used car, from private...
A short guide to finding the best match for you in too many offers of cars for sale in Nigeria.
Buying a car is an exciting experience in itself, but finding a good car in an ocean of cars for sale in Nigeria is not a pushover at all. If you feel bewildered by this immense ocean, this useful guideline can help you find the direction to land. Follow these five steps to bring home a four-wheeled machine that suits your needs.
Step 1: Know your needs is key when seeking cars for sale in Nigeria
Seriously examining your needs and you’ll...
This month florists across the world have sent out thousands of bouquets filled with roses and carnation and orchids and lilies for honoring a special day for their Mums’... Mother’s day. It has slowly overtaken Valentine’s Day in terms of volumes of flowers in newer markets around the world.
Yet, there are many florists who will suffer losses while adding to their turnover because of the impact of the “Online Florist” a term, which is very deceptive. It is deceptive to both, the end consumer, who pays for the bouquet as well as the receiver who does not quite know...
Had you ever got out of money and simultaneously you are in need of any particular thing. Wouldn't, it be great if you could buy the thing right now and pay for it later. Nowadays it is totally possible.
Through many start-up websites like FingerHut, it is now possible to buy items without paying any single penny except a real promise of paying that money later.
We have garnered some information about buy now pay later websites and structured them in a list. Hope you will find it useful. Now, we look at more websites like FingerHut offering buy now, pay...
Sending and receiving money has always been problematic in the past but now, the table has turned. PayPal has appeared as a miracle and an easy way out for sending and receiving money. Transferring money has never been this easy!
Sending money anywhere on the globe is now just one-click away. Do you want to know the amazing features of PayPal? Here we are going to enlighten you with the seven smartest features of PayPal that can make you a fan of this amazing thing and make your life way easier and stress-free.
1. Deals in a number of currencies
Stressed about...
Shopping Online for a long time was a niche service available only to a few people in Nigeria, Kenya, and the rest of Africa. However, over the last couple of years online stores like Jumia have introduced a few innovations to open online shopping to just about anyone. There are no limitations anymore to shopping online in Nigeria. You do not need an address, you do not need a bank account or a debit card, you can even receive your order same day. In fact, it is even possible for an agent to place the order on your behalf,...
Of recent, word has been spreading about a startup called Safeonline that built a service that merchants within the eCommerce space could use to support pay on delivery orders; did some research on them to find out who they were, very secretive lot. Group of developers turned entrepreneurs but the glue holding everything is an Interswitch alumnus who started his working career as a developer transitioned into product management and finally ending up as Fintech start up.
So what is Cash Vault, what does it do?
Had to do some research first to fully understand definition of escrow, it was then...
There are many challenges and risks to shopping online in Nigeria and Africa like poor infrastructure and lack of trust, but one online store has been continuously innovating and finding solutions to these challenges. In this article I will share 5 ways that Jumia is making online shopping safer, reducing the risks, and boosting the confidence of more consumers to shop online.
If you are an online shopping skeptic, read on because this article will also unlock tips on how you can be safe when shopping online. Whether you are shopping for Mobile Phones or interested in Fashion, these tips...
Jumia Express is a value-added service by Africa's leading online shopping destination, Jumia, to ensure fast and cost-effective shipping for its customers in Nigeria, Kenya, and across Africa. The Jumia Express service is also one of the online store's weapons for fighting substandard products at the store as the items are directly handled and shipped by Jumia.
How to Identify Items Qualified for Jumia Express
Items that qualify for Jumia Express are pretty easy to identify. There is a badge clearly indicating that they are qualified below the item's price in the category and search pages.
On the product page, you will...
Jumia Global is an expansion of the Jumia's program that allows third party sellers to sell on the website. Jumia Global allows merchants who are not located in Nigeria to sell at the online store.
The program was introduced in 2016, but in 2017, Jumia started adding the Shipped from Overseas and Jumia Global badge on products offered by merchants not located in Nigeria to help consumers better identify such products.
Earlier, we discussed Jumia Local, a program that allows local entrepreneurs to sell their products online. Here, we will be discussing Jumia Global.
Jumia Global allows you buy products from abroad...
Buy made in Nigeria products is now a popular phrase in Nigeria as consumers seek alternatives for now very expensive imported products. Jumia Local is an initiative by the leading online retailer in Nigeria to make made in Nigeria goods easily accessible at the online store.
Why Buy Made in Nigeria
There are a number of advantages of buying made in Nigeria products. First, it will reduce the pressure on the Naira making it stronger and more stable. Our limited dollar reserves will no-longer be depleted on buying products that we have the expertise to produce locally.
Secondly, if we start to...
Jumia Market, a platform used by many to discover some of the best deals in Nigeria has further optimised its design for mobile devices. The new Mobile Theme from Jumia Market is targeted at popular browsers like Opera Mini, BlackBerry Browser, UCWEB, and Android Browser.
The aim of the new design is two fold. First, it is aimed at making shopping on mobile devices easier and faster for consumers. Secondly, the new design is clean and compact resulting in savings in data cost.
You can also checkout our article about Jumia Travel.
Why These Browsers?
These days, a greater number of people are...
The name DressMeOutlet suggests a business that deals in clothing, shoes, and accessories, but the up and coming online retailer sells more than just cloths. You can buy the best quality health and beauty products.
Shopping Beauty Products
If you are looking for beauty products for hair, face, and body care DressMeOutlet is a great place to shop. You can also buy fragrances at the online store. The retailer delivers nationwide.
DressMeOutlet accepts all types of debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, InterSwitch Verve. Only online payment seems to be supported by the online store.
However, you can also buy and send a gift...
Jumia Market is the new name for online marketplace Kaymu. It is a leading online marketplace in Africa where buyers can connect with sellers for great deals. Anyone can sell on Jumia Market, just upload good quality images of your product and set your price and buyers can find and order them.
An Online Marketplace
Jumia Market is like any other online marketplace. It offers a platform for buyers to meet sellers. Sellers upload products they offer, while buyers search for and place an order.
Online marketplace like Jumia Market is a great way for retailers to tryout selling online before building...
With the recent inclusion of the Chinese currency Renminbi (RMB), also known as Yuan, in the foreign exchange reserves of Nigeria, trades between Nigeria and China can now be concluded without using the ‘dollar’ currency. At an exchange rate of N30 to 1 RMB, purchasing goods such as textiles, plastics and ceramics from China is cheaper as opposed to N200 to $1 from the United States of America.
The question on the minds of most people right now probably is, ‘how do I import from China?’. With the advent of technology, the world is now a global village and it...
UberEats is a food-ordering app from Uber, the same company behind the popular ride hailing service. It is designed to leverage on the company's vast network of drivers scattered across different locations to make meal ordering and delivery faster and more efficient.
UberEats is similar to food delivery services like OFood.
About UberEats
Prior to the launch of the standalone UberEats app, the service had been available inside the regular ride-sharing app for about a year and half. Uber was reportedly evaluating the use of the in-app service with a view to offering a standalone version. The app lets you order a...
AliExpress.com is an online shopping mall owned by China's top online marketplace, Alibaba.com. On AliExpress, you will find thousands of top Chinese exporters and...
Thermocool generators has joined the growing list of generator brands now available on Jumia and Konga, Nigeria's leading online stores. Consumers in Nigeria can...
It’s common knowledge that various kinds of gift cards are available for purchase abroad. However, there are still concerns about the possibility of buying...
