Gift card trading in Nigeria has grown rapidly over the past few years. Many people now prefer to exchange unused gift cards for cash. It gives them the freedom to spend the money however they want. While this has created great opportunities, it has also opened doors for fraudsters who prey on unsuspecting traders.
Scammers use several tricks to steal gift card details and vanish without paying a single Naira. In 2025, as gift card trading continues to expand, scam methods are also evolving.
That’s why it is important to stay alert and know the red flags. In this blog, we’ll explore the most common gift card scams you should watch out for this year, along with practical tips to protect...
Nigeria’s fintech scene has come a long way. Ten years ago, most people were still paying cash for airtime at the corner shop. Now, millions send money, pay bills, access loans, and even invest—right from their phones. But while the front-end experience looks shiny, what’s happening behind the curtain hasn’t always kept up.
Too many platforms are still running on a patchwork of disconnected tools. Payment processing is handled here, fraud monitoring over there, compliance tracking somewhere else—if at all. The result? Teams are overworked, users get frustrated, and opportunities are missed. It’s the digital version of trying to run a Formula 1 car with bicycle parts.
Enter data orchestration. This isn’t just another IT buzzword—it’s the silent engine that’s powering...
Nokia's first Android phone the Nokia X is now available in Nigeria. You can buy Nokia X online at reputable online stores in Nigeria. The smartphone runs on Nokia X software platform, which is a forked version of Android based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) supporting up to 75% of current Android apps.
Where to Buy Nokia X
Jumia.com.ng from ₦15,050.00 Buy Now
Nokia X brings the Nokia and Microsoft experience to Android. It features a Windows Phone like UI and ditches Google's services for services from Nokia and Microsoft. It does not support the Google Play store, instead Nokia...
Jumia, Nigeria's leading online shopping destination, has announced pre-order for Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S5. Jumia is offering the Samsung Galaxy S5 to all Nigerians at a pre-order price of 110,000 Naira. Shipping will begin in April, 2014. Checkout Galaxy S7
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦41,900.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
While announcing commencement of the pre-order, Jumia's Co-CEO Nicolas Martin said "We want to provide Nigerians with the opportunity to secure this state of the art smartphone at the best price available in Nigeria and to be the first to deliver it to anyone in the country, once it...
Konga, Nigeria's leading online store has expanded its marketplace for third party sellers to all sellers in Nigeria. This service was previously available only to select dealers, but now any seller in Nigeria can sell their products online via Konga Marketplace to millions of Nigerians online.
According to a press release by the online store "This new offering which will be launching in the coming weeks will cater to the needs of not only big wholesalers/ retailers, but even the road side/ market traders in Surulere, Alaba, Aba, Onitsha, Kaduna, as well as enterprising individuals across the country with amazing...
Nokia Asha 503, the flagship Nokia Asha phone, is now available in Nigeria. Asha 503 offers fast 3G internet with dual-SIM (micro-SIMs), support for WhatsApp and spots a 3.0-inch touchscreen and a 5MP Camera. You can now buy Nokia Asha 503 online at leading online stores in Nigeria.
Where to Buy Nokia Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦15,500.00 Buy Now
The display has a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and is protected with Gorilla Corning Glass. Nokia Asha 503 runs on the latest update to the Nokia Asha Platform, the Nokia Asha Software Platform 1.2. It comes with WhatsApp support, plus support for...
Nokia's mid-range phablet, the Nokia Lumia 1320 is now available in Nigeria. You can now buy the device at leading online stores in Nigeria. Like Nokia's flagship phablet, the Lumia 1520, the Nokia Lumia 1320 also features a 6-inch display.
Where to Buy Nokia Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦16,500.00 Buy Now
The display has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and is protected with Gorilla Corning Glass 3. Nokia Lumia 1320 runs Windows Phone 8 on a 1.7GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM. It comes with Nokia exclusive apps like the Here Maps and Here Drive with the Nokia Storyteller and Nokia...
Microsoft's answer to the Sony PS4 is now available in Nigeria. You can now buy the latest generation console at online stores like Jumia, one of Nigeria's leading online stores. Xbox One features state-of-the-art hardware and integrates gaming, TV, and the internet.
Where to Buy XBox One X
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
Microsoft Xbox One is built for speed with an 8-core x86 processor and 8GB RAM. This offers a lightning fast experience for games. It also comes with enough power to enable you run other apps while still playing games.
Xbox One comes with an...
Nokia's new flagship smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 1520 is now available in Nigeria. You can buy this brilliant smartphone with massive 6-inch display at leading online stores in Nigeria. Nokia Lumia 1520 features a brilliant camera, solid performance, and Nano SIM.
Where to Buy Nokia Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦16,500.00 Buy Now
Checkout Nokia Lumia 520
Nokia Lumia 1520 is the most powerful Lumia phone yet with a 2.2GHz quad-core snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB RAM. It comes with the latest Windows Phone 8 update with Nokia exclusive apps like Storyteller, Beamer, and Here Maps. Microsoft's popular office productivity suite, the MS Office is...
Jumia, Nigeria's leading online retailer, has a section dedicated to offering you everything you need for your wedding at great prices. The Jumia Wedding Store was launched in 2013. At the Jumia Wedding Store, you can shop for Bridal dresses, Grooms tuxedos, bridal maid’s dresses and suits for the grooms men, accessories and shoes as well as souvenirs and gifts by just clicking a button.
Where to Shop for your Wedding
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
Jumia Wedding Store will feature top Nigerian Designer brands like David Wej, Ethina, Style Shoes, Eternel, Julliana Rose, Hatz & Souls and House of Fabric. Buy...
Nokia Lumia 520 is the best value smart phone available today if you buy from Jumia Nigeria. Jumia is currently offering the hottest Lumia phone at the lowest price in Nigeria. While a lot of stores in Nigeria still list the Lumia 520 at between 22,000 Naira and 26,000 Naira, Jumia is selling the device at just 19,000 Naira, making it the sweetest smart phone deal right now.
Where to Buy Nokia Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
When I saw Nokia Lumia 520 listed at 18,995 Naira I had to refresh the page to make sure it was not a computer...
Kara is a leading online store in Nigeria where you can buy your household appliances, laptops, phones, tablets, generators, power inverters, and their accessories at some of the best prices in the country. Kara Nigeria offers convenient shopping, just order any product and have it delivered to your doorstep in 2 to 5 days anywhere in the country.
Visit Kara today at www.kara.com.ng for the best deals on office and household Computers, Electronics and appliances in Nigeria from leading brands in the country.
Best Prices for Office & Home Appliances
Kara Nigeria stocks good quality products from some of the leading global...
The latest generation Kindle tablets, the Kindle Fire HDX 7 and the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is now coming to Amazon UK Store. Consumers in UK can now pre-order Amazon's best tablet so far at the online store. The new Kindle Fire HDX devices feature 7-inch or 8.9-inch HDX displays, a quad-core 2.2 GHz processor, 11 hours of battery life, and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio. The tablet will ship from November 19.
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Pre-order for Kindle Fire HDX began earlier this month in the United States and will start shipping from November 2. So consumers in...
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 now conveniently order Thermocool generators online and have them delivered to their doorstep within 2 to 5 days anywhere in Nigeria.
Where to Buy Thermocool Generators
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
Thermocool now joins Tiger, Binatone, and Elemax brands to compete for consumers attention in Nigeria's leading online stores. Honda generators has also joined the list.
The major differentiation of Thermocool generators is their Remote series line, which come with remote control that enables the generator to be remotely...
You can have your brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in your hands in 3 hours 33 minutes if you order online at Jumia Nigeria from Lagos. This is part of Jumia's new service called Jumia Express which offers same day delivery within a few hours for qualified products ordered at the store from Lagos. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the latest member of the line.
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦109,900.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is one of the most advanced smart phones around and Jumia knows you don't want to wait forever to get hold of...
Nigeria's leading online retailer, Jumia is offering great deals to her customers. You also get free shipping for all orders of 15,000 Naira and above if you live in Lagos. Just order from Jumia Express partners and Jumia will deliver your order free to any address in Lagos.
Jumia is offering free shipping to Lagos only during this Independence holiday season. Cost of shipping usually adds to the cost of shopping online. But from now till October 1, 2013 you will enjoy free shipping from Jumia. You can also save N500 for orders of 5,000 Naira and above, just enter...
Jumia, Nigeria's leading online retailer now offers power generators online. Consumers and businesses in Nigeria can now order power generators online up to 17KVA and have them delivered to their doorstep within 2 to 5 days. Generators from leading brands like Honda, Yamaha, Tiger, Binatone, Hyundai, Tec, and Elemax are currently available.
Where to Buy Power Generators
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦20,500.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦21,500.00 Buy Now
Buy Generators Online
With the poor state of public power supply in Nigeria, generators are essential commodities in the country. So, ability to buy a power generator online will surely make like easier for consumers and businesses. At Jumia,...
Jumia, Nigeria's number one online retailer, has added order tracking function on the website. Customers of Jumia can now check the status of their orders on the website. Just visit Jumia Nigeria online store, log-in using your account detail and click on the Order Status link at the top section of the website. You will need the order number of the order to check the order status.
The official press release is published below:
Lagos, Nigeria, September 2 - Jumia.com.ng, Nigeria’s number one online retailer after being nominated for the World Retail Awards, sets out to improve customer shopping experience.
Today, Jumia...
Mobile Phones are some of the best-selling items on AliExpress.com. Mobile Phones from top Chinese brands like Xiaomi, Blackview, and OnePlus can be found on AliExpress at good prices from top suppliers in China. Less-known brands like Umidigi and Cubot are also available at even cheaper prices. However, buying mobile phones on AliExpress can be a bit tricky, so this article offers a guide.
While shopping online, it is always important to confirm every key feature of the item you are buying. Before paying for mobile phones on AliExpress, make sure you confirm every detail with the supplier.
Here are some...
AliExpress is China's top online marketplace, a product of China's best known online property, Alibaba. Like all marketplace (online and offline) the good and the bad can be found on AliExpress. This article offers some common sense tips on how to stir clear of the wolves waiting to defraud you on AliExpress.com.
Shop on AliExpress
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Tabletsfrom $65.00 View Offers
Laptopsfrom $180.00 View Offers
Women's Clothingfrom $1.70 View Offers
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AliExpress have a lot of systems in place to help you avoid fraud, but there are very smart con stars ready to tap on your...
AliExpress 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 suppliers selling millions of products at low wholesale prices. This article will guide on how to buy on AliExpress.com.
Shop on AliExpress
Smartphonesfrom $63.00 View Offers
Tabletsfrom $65.00 View Offers
Laptopsfrom $180.00 View Offers
Women’s Clothingfrom $1.70 View Offers
Men’s Clothingfrom $0.30 View Offers
All Productsfrom $0.01 View Offers
On AliExpress, you will find mobile phones, tablet PCs, laptops, clothes, shoes, watches, and more at wholesale prices, whether you buy just one item for personal use or you buy in volume to retail...
You have probably heard of websites that enable you buy 40,000 Naira ($115) laptops from China. AliExpress from Alibaba is one of such websites and the biggest and most reliable of the lot. While a 20,000 Naira laptop will always be underwhelming and I will never recommend you buying such crap laptops, but you would find good laptops on AliExpress from top suppliers in China at unbelievably low wholesale prices.
Where to Buy Laptops
AliExpress.comfrom $158.55 Shop Here
On AliExpress, you will find top suppliers and sellers of leading Chinese brand, Lenovo, which incidentally is also the world's top PC maker.
Laptops from...
You need the best marketing automation software to scale your business fast and convert more leads to customers.
Marketing automation software is software tools that...
Zmobile is a mobile banking service from Zenith bank. Zmobile (meaning Zenith mobile) enables customers of Zenith bank to carry out various banking and...
AliExpress 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...
