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...
In the previous article, I focused on challenges investors in the online shopping and e-commerce industry in Nigeria should be aware of and develop blueprints on how to solve before investing. In this article, I will offer solutions on how to build a successful online store in Nigeria.
Adequate Capital
A lot of online stores currently operating in Nigeria are running on lean budgets. Some do not have warehouse and do not buy products in bulk. They simply take orders online and buy products from other sources to fulfill the orders.
So their prices will always be higher than the brick and...
Planning to build an online store for Nigeria? This article will show you some of the challenges you are bound to face. They are challenges I believe that all up and coming online stores in Nigeria need to be aware of before venturing into Nigeria. I am not writing this to discourage you, but to inform you so that you come prepared with your blueprint for tackling them.
This article do not provide solutions to the challenges, it merely highlights them. You can read our solutions for Building a successful online store.
Poor Infrastructure & Logistic Sector
The comatose state of Infrastructure...
Online Stores in Nigeria are not there yet. They are yet to measure up with their counterparts in other parts of the world. Having shopped in foreign online stores, most notably Amazon, and having seen the level of service they offer in their home countries I have always wished we have stores like that in Nigeria.
Where to Shop Online
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦1500.00 Buy Now
Of course, there are promising online stores emerging in the Nigerian landscape (notably Jumia and Konga), especially in the past few years, but I would not confidently say that they are there yet. In this article, I will...
Shopping online is like second nature in most parts of the world, but unfortunately in one country in West Africa called Nigeria it is more like science fiction to most of the population. As the number one technology blog in Nigeria, the NaijaTechGuide is launched a series on online shopping in Nigeria to create more awareness on online shopping and benefits of creating an e-commerce economy.
Shopping in Nigeria Series
Online Stores in Nigeria
Features of a Debit card
Key to Success for Online Stores in Nigeria
Challenges to Online Shopping in Nigeria
Worthy Online Stores in Nigeria
Shopping Online...
Are you in the UK and want to transfer money to your loved ones in Nigeria? Or you just want to pay a Nigerian business partner or consultant for services rendered in Nigeria?
Thinking of visiting a money transfer agent? Well, you don't have to. With Western Union you can now transfer money online to Nigeria.
All you need is an internet access and enough credit line or balance in your credit/debit card (issued by a UK bank) and you can conveniently transfer money to Nigeria.
Transfer Money without stress
With Western Union Send Money Online service you can transfer money to Nigeria...
Sending Money from UK to Nigeria is easier than ever before. With Western Union Send Money Online service, you can conveniently send money to your loved ones in Nigeria 24/7 from the comfort of your home or office. Being too busy to visit an agent location can no longer stop you. In minutes, you can transfer money to your loved ones from where you are right now.
Send Money Conveniently
With Western Union Send Money Online service, you can send up to 500 GBP per transaction for your first and second money transfers and if you go through an identification process,...
Looking for a .com or .org domain name for your website? .com, .org, and .net domain names are amongst the most popular in the world, visit any of the top domain name registrars to buy your own domain name. Here you will find some of the best domain name registrars.
Register a Domain Name
Here are some of the best domain name registration services that will enable you register .com domain names. I personally use Namecheap and GoDaddy to register .com domain names, so I can say their services are excellent.
Namecheap.com
GoDaddy.com
At these websites, you can start by searching for...
Getting a domain name free is quite easy. Most web hosting companies offer a free domain name when you buy a web hosting package. So, you need not pay for a domain name when you are buying web hosting as the web hosting service will offer you one.
While getting a domain name free might seem like a good deal, there is a downside, which makes me recommend that you buy your domain name separately.
The Downside
The downside of taking a free domain name with your web hosting is that the domain name remains free as long as you maintain the...
MasterCard has announced a partnership with a local Nigerian retailer, Flying Dove Limited, authorized distributor for Sony Corporation and owners and operators of Sony Centers in Nigeria. The partnership between MasterCard and Flying Dove will encourage customers to use electronic payment by offering 5% discount on purchases made with MasterCard at Sony Stores in Nigeria.
Where to Shop Online
Jumia.com.ng from ₦1500.00 View Offers
Speaking on the partnership, Omokehinde Ojomuyide, country manager, West Africa, MasterCard Worldwide said, "MasterCard cardholders will qualify for a 5% discount on the purchase of any item at Sony Centers across Nigeria.
In addition, and as part of the...
Selling something to a person once is not a very difficult proposition but to sustain it and make the person come back to you regularly is what good business is all about. The best way to beat competition and stand out in the crowd is to build a strong relationship with the customer. Here are some sure winners:
13 Keys to Good Customer Service Online
1. Make sure your product is good, if not excellent. Obviously a product not rated very highly by you cannot make much of an impact on discerning customers either. No ingenuous marketing strategy can work for...
Paying more for products online rather than in the store may not seem so unusual for most customers, but it might be surprising that an Apple user may pay more for the products they buy online when compared with a PC owner. Why is this the case? It’s another example of the increasing amount of data companies have about consumers that they are using to thief benefit.
It’s not a secret that Apple computers and devices will cost a user much more than a similarly loaded PC or most other smartphones, but some Apple fans prefer to make their purchases...
Through the use of the Internet, shopping for anything you want, is easy and convenient. People love shopping online these days. You can catch your desired products with few clicks. You need to be a little smart and clever while shopping online because of the huge competition and tempting advertisements which may get you trapped. You can do smart shopping and availing the best discounts and deals online.
Where to Shop Online
Jumia.com.ng from ₦1,500.00 View Offers
The online marketplace is the best way to buy the items you want. You can do shopping online whatever and whenever you want. Fashionable garments,...
Now-a-days, online shopping has become a trend in this modern world. People are more likely to do their shopping online because they can get fresh and exciting deals over the internet. Consumers now appreciate the advantages of shopping from malls or markets and shopping online.
Where to Shop Online
Jumia.com.ng from ₦1500.00 View Offers
From online stores, you can find the products that are not available from local shops. You will see a larger selection and varieties of products when you are going to do shopping online which can save you money, time as well as fuel. With few clicks, you can...
Online Business Directories and Local Business Listings enable you increase your visibility on the internet. They enable you list your business information all over the place online, putting it in front of more online consumers. As part of our going online series, we had a miniseries on online business directories and local listings, this page contains articles in the miniseries.
As a business person, you should not ignore listing your business information on online business directories. Listing on online business directories will give your business more exposure on the internet.
Online Business Directory Series
Google Places for Business Listing
Local Business...
It is no longer news that Facebook is the leading social media site with over 2.95 billion active users. That means Facebook should be an important item in your going online strategy. If you own a business, you should have some kind of presence on Facebook or you could be missing out on the huge marketing opportunity that Facebook offers. In this article, I will be introducing you to Facebook Marketing for Businesses.
Crafting a Winning Facebook Marketing Strategy
After setting up your business page, the next step is to devise a marketing strategy aimed at increasing your page's visibility and...
As part of our going online series, we featured a number articles about building a website for a business. These articles dealt with why you need to build a website for your business and the benefits you derive when you do so. With our going online series continuing, this page will link to all articles about building a website in the series.
So, if you are thinking about building a website for your business or have already built one, this page contains lots of resources about building websites. New articles on building websites will also be added to this page...
An e-commerce website will enable you accept electronic payment from your customers. Customers will be able to pay for your goods and services directly on your business website using e-payment methods like credit/debit cards, instant payment, and mobile money directly on your website. In this article we will be looking at building e-commerce websites for businesses.
Before Building an e-commerce Website
First, let’s have some reality check. Building an e-commerce website is not an all comers affair. You need to know that accepting payments online is just one part of the process, fulfilling the order is another and perhaps even more...
When people access the internet, they use all sorts of devices. Mobile devices like feature phones, smartphones, and tablets are now very important internet access devices. So, have you asked yourself how your business website, which looks fantastic on your computer looks on mobile devices?
Mobile is increasingly popular these days globally and in developing countries like Nigeria the number is even higher with most users accessing the internet via mobile phones. So as a business, you need to make sure your website is mobile friendly or you could be losing out on potential sales.
Your Customers are on Mobile
This blog...
Web templates and themes reduce the complexity of building websites. They may not be as simple as online website building tools that offer a simple point and drag interface, but they are definitely easier than creating websites from scratch.
With basic or medium range knowledge in HTML, CSS, PHP, and / or JavaScript one can easily customise and manipulate a web template.
A Website template is the part of the theme that represent the website's skeleton. They offer the structure and layout of a website. It may also come with some dummy content, which you will remove and add your own.
If...
With the popularity of social media sites like Facebook and Instagram a lot of businesses are going social. Social media sites offer brand pages for businesses to promote their products and services. However, a brand page should not be seen as a substitute for a business website.
Some businesses ignore building websites, preferring to open free brand pages on social media sites like Facebook. Even some businesses with websites focus more on building social media fan base updating their Facebook page regularly without bothering much about their websites.
Your website should be the HQ of your online presence. All your activities...
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...
Aero Airline (a.k.a Aero Contractors) offers a convenient online platform for handling your flight transaction. At the Aero Air online booking platform, you can...
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...
