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  • MTN, Yudala others nominated for Consumersng awards

    MTN, Yudala others nominated for Consumersng awards

    In a bid to turnaround the diminishing ethical business standards in Nigeria, Consumersng, an online consumer rights advocacy platform established to ensure a more consumer-centric culture in Nigeria has released names of nominees of its maiden awards which aims at celebrating brands who are delivering premium services to Nigerians.

    In a press statement released by the organizers of the award, the Rights Advocacy Platform explained that part of the keys to unlocking the desired customer appreciation policy in the country is to showcase organisations doing things RIGHTLY and position them as models for others to emulate in a country where consumer appreciation is continually on the decline.

    “This year, we set our theme on rewarding companies deploying the best and latest technological solutions to providing world class services to their customers.

    In selecting the winning brands, consumers themselves will be voting their choice brands and this is what makes the award different from others.  We have kick started a voting process online which will be complimented by other criteria such as comments and recommendations from panel of judges which comprises majorly of stakeholders, analysts and watchers from the respective sectors will also be considered.

    The various categories and nominees include; E-governance: LASRA (Residency Card), Ondo E-card (Kaadi Igbe Ayo), Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (E-wallet), Nigeria Immigration Service (64 Page E-Passport); Bank of the year: Diamond Bank, GTBank, UBA, Zenith; Printing (Innovation of the year): Instantprint, Printivo, Printmagicng, Hospitality/Tourism (Innovations): Cleartrip, Hotelsng, Jovago, Education Site of the year: Prepclass, Passng, Tutor.ng, Myedu.ng, Car Search site of the year: Nigeriancardealers, Cheki, Carmudi, Nigeriancarmart, Beauty and Cosmetics (Innovations): Natures Gentle Touch, Yangabeauty, Eyeslipsface, Real estate site of the year: Lamudi, Propertysearch, Hutbay, Castles.

    Others include; Online retailers; Yudala, Kaymu, Jumia, Konga, Health service: Oleander Health Shop, Malbo Pharmacy, Nigeria Pharmacy, Flying Doctors Nigeria, Telecomms: MTN, Airtel, Etisalat, Glo, Foods/drinks related services: Hellofoods, Forfoodonly.com, Easyappetite, Drinksng, Employment/Job creation: Ejobs, Jobberman, Careers24.com, Hot Nigeria Jobs, Transport: Oya, Wakanow, Ajala, Easy Taxi, Logistics (Innovations): Konga Express, Jumia Express, ACE, Quo Nigeria, New Media (Innovations): Iroko TV, Gamesole, Ibaka TV, Online payment platform: Cash Envoy, Interswitch, GTpay, Etranzact, Social Enterprise (Impact) Gidi Traffic, BudGiT, Mamalette, Risenetwork, Corporate Finance: Quest Advisory, Dunnlorenmerrifield, RMB Nigeria, Agriculture: Nosak group, Hellotractor, Erisco Group.

  • Kaymu partners Interswitch for secure online payment

    Kaymu partners Interswitch for secure online payment

    Kaymu.com.ng Nigeria’s number one online marketplace has announced its partnership with Interswitch to provide innovative payment options for its customers.

    Through this deal, customers conducting business transactions via the Kaymu platform are provided with a reliable alternative pre-payment solution.

    Kaymu Head, Sefik Bagdadioglu, said: “Trust is a major issue in e-commerce and we take this very seriously at Kaymu. It is an essential component in every part of the transaction, from honest product descriptions right through to reliable payment options. This necessitated a partnership with Interswitch to promote a secure and enabling environment for people to make pre-payments for products purchased on Kaymu.”

    The pre-payment gateway promotes business transactions across the country via the Kaymu platform. Now, customers can make secure payments for products they desire from the comfort of their homes or offices irrespective of location and sellers encouraged to ship products outside of their states.

    According to Bagdadioglu, the primary focus of this collaboration is to bring even greater convenience to the customer. By partnering with Interswitch to create more accessible payment channels, Kaymu is further opening up the e-commerce space to all consumers.

    “By working with like minded partners, we are offering the Nigerian consumer easy, secure and most importantly free payment options with the aim to continue to pioneer the Nigerian online ecosystem through innovation,” Bagdadioglu added.

  • Black Friday: best deals are on today

    Black Friday, the biggest discount bonanza for shoppers, is here again. The bonanza, introduced by online shop Jumia two years ago, offers great deals to shoppers with Jumia selling double awoof vouchers which offer customers double items for their money. It  completely sold out all items way ahead of the day, an evidence that Black Friday cannot be avoided.

    Also last year, all online shopping platforms operated the Black Friday campaign and recorded positive customer reactions. This year, they have again jumped at the chance to participate again and are offering more discounts this year.

    This year’s Black Friday aims to offer more value to customers who have been amazing with extensive selection of products from top brands at best prices. On Carmudi Nigeria website, car buyers will be able to enjoy discount on a large range of cars. Managing Director, Carmudi Nigeria, Amy Muoneke, said shoppers should expect very affordable cars and discounts on items they buy. “At Carmudi Nigeria, we will be rewarding car dealers with discount advertising and car buyers with affordable cars. The aim of Black Friday is to make affordable cars available to car buyers. From today, individual car sellers who want to see their cars through the Carmudi website will pay a discounted fee of 2,000 only for as long as that particular car is available for sale”

    Jovago Nigeria, an online hotel booking platform promises unbelievable discounts of up to 50 per cent on selected hotel rooms on offer. Its Head of Public Relations, Ohaedoghasi Rita told The Nation Shopping that every customer who books with them will get the best price on every room.

    On the Jumia website, there are vouchers, special deals to say thank you to esteemed customers for their loyalty. Supermart.ng offers up to 30percent discount on hundreds of grocery items when customers buy items worth N10,000.

    The Communications Officer of Supermart, Tayo Alofun said, “hundreds of grocery and everyday essential items have been discounted to rock bottom prices for our customers. Customers can select these and more online and receive delivery to their homes and offices across Lagos”.

    To access the deal, customers will simply have to log on to supermart.ng, select various desired items from the widest range of groceries in Nigeria and enter the voucher code SUPERDEAL to receive their instant N3,000 discount.

    Easy taxi will be giving out better ride in terms of ease, reliability, comfort and safety. Shoppers can get N2000 off Taxi Ride today by downloading the Easy Taxi app on android or iPhone, and use the code ETBlackFriday.  Senior Public Relation & Communications Associate, Tracy E. Oyekanmi said “Over the last six months, we’ve worked hard to gather feedback and listen to our customer’s concerns and needs, and we’ve revamped the entire Easy Taxi experience. And our aim is to allow more people in Lagos experience a ride on Easy Taxi at a lower risk to attract prospective customers.”

    On Kaymu.com, shoppers who patronise the Kaymu’s Black Friday Store access to items at prices they never imagined possible. In addition Kaymu has thrown in free delivery on purchases within Lagos to ensure people enjoy the best possible shopping experience this Black Friday.

    Tomiwa Oladele, Head PR & Offline Marketing said: “As a brand which is passionate about fulfilling our customers desires, Black Friday gives us the opportunity to connect our community of buyers and sellers  in an exciting shopping experience. Through this campaign we hope to add value to our customers by giving them the opportunity to fulfill their wish list within their budget and position Kaymu as a brand where people can get affordable items all year round.”

    She added: “We are fulfilled at the knowledge that through the Black Friday campaign we will be able to provide value to our new and existing customers by giving them the opportunity to shop massive discounts as well as provide revenue for our community of sellers who are expected to triple their sales during this period.”

    Hellofood. com, will double its volume of orders and  empower its consumers with great savings. The online food store will offer its consumers via its partner’s restaurants an entire day of tremendously low price food deals with up to 50per cent discount as well as free delivery on all food orders from any restaurant.

    Its Public Relations Executive, Kike Ojo said: “Consumers’ will be able to order from over 250 restaurants on the hellofood platform, there will be new cuisines at  reduced price and fast food delivery at no extra cost.

    At Yudala, there will be location-specific sales which will kick off from 8:00 am today at Ikeja, Festac and Surulere, 9:00 am at Lekki and 10:00 am at Apapa while the online sales starts by 12 midnight. The mega-fest will continue with the Yudala Cyber Monday on November 30 where shoppers can shop non-stop at eye-popping prices.

    Autogenious is giving out whopping discounts on insurance and AA rescue products.

    They are giving out 10 percent of car insurance premium for a year.

  • Kaymu assures on online security for shoppers

    Kaymu assures on online security for shoppers

    Kaymu, at her Entrepreneurs’ club seminar which took place at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference and Exhibition Centre in Lagos, has assured shoppers of protection against online fraudsters and hackers in the process of carrying out trading activities on its website. The Managing Director of Kaymu, Mr. Sefik Bagdadioglu, made this known in a chat with The Nation Shopping.

    “We take fraud very seriously at Kaymu. What we did is that we have created processes with checkpoints. For instance, when someone wants to sell an item on Kaymu, one of the things we offer is escrow services. So the seller sells it and buyers transfer money to an escrow account and we keep that money till the good is actually delivered to the buyer and the buyer is happy with it. Only then do we release the money,” he explained.

    The seminar with the theme:  ‘Empowering the New Generation of SME’, was organised for prospective owners and existing owners of micro, small and medium enterprises to encourage and train them on how to take their businesses to the next level through online platforms.

    Most of the participants of the seminar rated the event as “brilliant and benefitting”, claiming it impacted them with the right knowledge they needed for improving on their businesses like in areas of funding and all other areas. A prospective business owner, who simply identified herself as Mrs. Tonia, said, “Even though I just want to start my business and I am yet to make use of any online platform, the event so far has being interesting and worth trying”.

    Similarly, Mr. Okechuckwu Benjamin, a staff at Mintent Group of Companies, an online based business, said the event has proven to be an eye opener for him as it has added to his knowledge. To ensure that these entrepreneurs remain constant and improve in their service quality, they were urged to join various business associations like Chambers of Commerce, Bilateral Chambers of commerce and other trade associations, where opportunities that would be good for business would be made available and to improve networking with people already in the business.

    One of the facilitators at the event, Mr. Dele Alimi, advised interested entrepreneurs to be active and not dormant. “It is not just about joining as you must be active by attending meetings, seminars, workshops. You do not just pay your dues and sit in your office. You must also be proactive,” he urged.

    The event featured three sessions spread across equipping participants with the desired knowledge in sales, finance, management, marketing, customer service and telecom. Other facilitators at the training include Mr. Femi Akinrinade, Mr. Muyiwa Afolabi, Mr. Ibikunle Bolorunduro, Mr. Olufunbi Falayi, Mr. Abiola Fabio, Mr. Ademola Adewusi and Mrs. Chioma Agha.

  • Nigerians to enjoy safe e-transaction with SafePay

    To support of   the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cashless policy, Kaymu.com.ng, one of Nigeria’s fastest growing online marketplace has introduced an e-transaction payment service, SafePay.

    The Managing Director, Kaymu, Lukas Zels, said SafePay was a necessary step to make online transactions safe and easy and  empower Nigerians through e-Commerce.

    “It is  an escrow service whereby buyers pay directly to Kaymu for items bought plus the cost of delivery and sellers send item purchased to the buyer before receiving the money from Kaymu, ” Zels explained.

    He said the rationale was to make transactions across Nigeria safe for buyers and sellers. “This will create a great environment for trade on our platform. Most especially, small and specialized sellers with great products will benefit from the huge audience that they can securely sell to now,”

    According to the Managing Director , the platform would provide both parties with a secure e-Commerce transaction.

    “If goods bought are not delivered to the buyer or doesn’t meet the expected conditions as displayed online, Kaymu refunds the money paid to the buyer and the seller gets their goods back from the buyer.

    “With this, more buyers will purchase a seller’s items and a seller has the guarantee to receive payment for his goods. However, he will receive the goods back, if a buyer eventually does not buy again. As for the buyers, they have the guarantee to receive items paid for or a refund of their money, in addition with delivery costs”, Zels added

    Some  Kaymu users  in an interview expressed satisfaction for the payment solution, saying it has made online shopping more convenient for them.