Early Christmas Shopping? Here are tips to help you save money.

Christmas

The festive season is once again upon us and it’s that time of year again to shop for things that will give us a feel of the celebrations; decoration, clothing, accessories, food items, and even gift items for our loved ones. This could get overwhelming especially when we have to shuffle between shopping and managing […]

Common mistakes people make while transacting online

Online transactions have become a norm and most people have gotten more comfortable using all the solutions brought up by financial technology. With the recent outbreak of COVID 19 and the clamor for lesser physical interactions, there’s been an increase in online transactions- raging from item purchase to hiring freelancers and even internet banking. It […]

How using escrow prevented me from getting scammed online

Online shopping has become a hobby for me and nothing has given me more satisfaction than searching for my needs online and getting them delivered to my doorstep. In fact, I have gotten so accustomed to buying online that I would gladly drive by stores, do some window-shopping and then proceed to buy from an […]

Using Escrow for your Freelance Gigs

Customer Support

In simple terms, Escrow is when a third party holds funds until the provider of services or Seller, and the Buyer (receiver of the services) reach an agreement and are satisfied with the terms of the deal. For example, Mr. A sees an the profile of a freelance copywriter online and he contacts him (Mr. […]

3 reasons why online marketplaces should embrace Escrow

P2P Transaction

Online marketplaces like Fiverr, Jiji, Jumia, and Konga along with social channels like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have made digital commerce a lot easier for buyers and sellers in Africa. However, one friction point that still exists is in the payment processes across these platforms. Typically, most marketplaces allow sellers and service providers list their […]

New to Instagram commerce? Here’s what you need to know

Instagram is one of the most popular social networks in the world, especially among youths. As of July 2019, there are 5.6M Instagram users in Nigeria, most of which are are aged 18-44 and 80% of all Instagram accounts follow a business profile. Furthermore, 60% of Instagram users find new products through this platform, and […]

How to buy or sell with Escrow in Nigeria

How to buy or sell with Escrow in Nigeria Let me guess; you saw an item online that you really like. You’re ready to purchase it but here comes the skepticism; you’re not sure the item will actually be as described or if it will be delivered at all once you make payment. Once you […]