*THANK GOD THINGS ARE BACK TO NORMAL ON NAIRALAND, BUT WE LOST THE PREVIOUS THREAD TO THE ATTACK*

This is a fresh innovation from my business ventures that I seek to bring forth on Nairaland; to be of service to Nairalanders. Read below to get the picture.

IBL PROCUREMENT/LOGISTIC SERVICE is aimed at people who live outside of Lagos and wish to do business with someone in Lagos (a buyer outside of Lagos to a seller in Lagos). Lagos residents who may not have time at their disposal can also consider the service as well.

Now, one of the founding principles to any business is ‘trust’. Trust at all levels of business should be obtainable in the easiest possible way, but when it comes to online business and most especially from one Nigerian to another, that trust is almost avoidable or let’s say on the low. The cliché is rife; do not trust a Nigerian, and in fact Nigerians do not trust themselves. This again is made difficult with the absence of credible payment systems like Paypal, payza, moneybookers etc. It is a dead end in some sort of sense. More so, we lack a good GIS (Geographic Information System) or housing system that navigate things with ease and coordinates booking systems over the web. Thus, to send items to numbered addresses online is a problem. This is where I come in. At least, in a little way.

WHAT DO WE DO?
Like said earlier, this service should suit people not in Lagos. With IBL Procurement/Logistics, you can do business and transact with ease. Should you meet someone online who wants to sell his used item like laptop, smartphone, gadgets etc., I come in as the intermediary between the buyer and seller; not as price negotiator, but as pickup and delivery man.

HOW IT WORKS.
Buyer and seller meet online and discuss a transaction. For instance, a buyer wants to purchase an Android phone; he meets his seller and negotiate price. Afterwards, buyer sends me a mail detailing the proposed deeds of transaction: seller’s contact (office, phone number), name of product, picture(s) taken of product, cost of product, net weight of product and other necessary information to be given about the deeds of transaction; and buyer’s information (name and address). With this details provided to me, I know what the transaction is up and about. Every mail would be attended to and replied within 24hours. During this period, I’ll open up communication with the seller and ask you to tell him your procurement man would be the one to pick up the item(s) for you.
A service charge of 5% is my take on every transaction above N25,000; transaction below N25,000 is 10%. For instance, a buyer is purchasing an Android phone that costs N40,000. My service charge is N2,000 = N42,000 to be paid for the procurement. The service charge is meant to cover my transportation going and from sellers place.

Everyone is aware of the ish with transportation in Lagos. This is a fair deal considering I would be doing for you, what you necessarily should be doing were you to be in Lagos. That’s the service!

Besides just picking up the item(s) for you, I’ll also vet the product to be sure the product is actually what you demanded from the seller as detailed in the mail you sent to me. I’ll check the product to see its condition, whether it is in good shape or not; whether it is fake or genuine; whether the components are complete or incomplete. I’ll test the product well for you at seller’s place. If it is good, I’ll go ahead and pay seller, pick up item and send to you. If it is not, I’ll call you to draw your attention to it, advice you not to get the product and send back your money; although I’ll keep back the service charge. By so doing, I have saved you from buying a product that is not good. All these and more are services I’ll render for you, which is almost as saying what you would have done if you were on ground to check the product yourself. I am your procurement man; I’ll do all that for you. Even if it is a shirt or clothing accessories, I’ll properly examine it before making the procurement from seller.

You may also want to purchase an item and do not have any seller in mind; you can also contact me and I’ll help get you the best deal. For instance, you are in Kogi state and want to buy a good LG Plasma TV and you are short on seller information. You can contact me with clear details of what you want to purchase. I’ll go around and get back to you with the best possible deal. An additional 2% would be added to my service charge to cover cost of initial findings.

LOGISTICS.
At the moment, I have a partnership with 3 courier companies and 2 Inter-city bus services right here in Lagos. They offer discounted prices for whatever procurements I bring forth. With the net weight of the item(s) already sent to me, I’ll contact the courier companies who would provide me with the cost of sending item to your location (anywhere in Nigeria). I will now mail you with the complete details and cost of procurement for your item(s) which would include the courier charge and my service charge. At this point, buyer can now go ahead and make payment into my account for the goods and service rendered. Thus, after payment is made, I’ll go to seller to pickup item(s) and take up for courier.

From the above, there are two systems; courier delivery service and bus delivery service. Whereas, the former gets item(s) to given location and address, the latter would deliver at common locations like park or bus company office. Prices vary and alternatives are there to beep your choice. Its up to you.

CONCLUSION
In the course of the transaction, I act as your procurement man, the middle man between buyer who is not in Lagos, and seller who is Lagos. I would have saved you time, energy and money. I get item for you and get across. That’s good business! Buyer can be anywhere in Nigeria, and do business with someone in Lagos (in the course of time, service would be extended to other commercial cities in Nigeria). Lagos is the central hub and attracts much commercial activities than other parts of the country.

With the payment made into my account and courier has been lodged, I’ll send the tracking number to buyer via email. Delivery takes a maximum of 3 days. For those who live in cities such as Benin, Warri, Ughelli, Port-Harcourt, Abuja who may prefer the bus service. The tracking number would be provided. Companies like Agofure, Iyare, ABC, Peace et al have efficient bus delivery systems. They can be used for ease. It all depends on buyer’s preference.

Why should you trust my service? I can’t answer that question for you. I trust myself and in turn expect others to trust me. Self-belief begets opinions. And in business, trust finds a way in by itself. On Nairaland, I have been an active member for many years now, and have had interaction with other members of the community. I have met a few in people. My credibility is of the top if you ask me!

I look forward to being of service to you.

Thanks.

******* Contact:
David-Leo Toyin Alabi
42D, Binukonu Shopping Plaza, Ogudu road, Ojota, Lagos.
07033801718, 08021219158, 08054527192.
Email: davidleo@notifyniger ia.com
Whatsapp: 07033801718
BBM: 7BFD40C6
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[b]*********** Amendment: 10/01/15***************
PRICE ADJUSTMENT TO THE WAYBILL SERVICE.

Hello everyone, in the light of placing well-thought consideration to the continual growth of your mini importation business, and with the spirit of mutual benefit, I am pleased to bring you a new development to our pricing structure. You should find delight with this.

1. Major states, cities and towns in the South-west:
0.5kg-5kg= N2,500
Every additional kg attracts N250 each.

2. Major states, cities and towns in the South-east:
0-5kg= N2‚500
Every additional kg attracts N250 each.

3. Major states, cities and towns in the South-south:
0-5kg= N2‚500
Every additional kg attracts N250 each.

4. Major states, cities and towns in the middle belt (Kogi, Kaduna, Benue, Taraba, Niger, Abuja etc)
Abuja= [SAME AS SOUTH-EAST]-N2500 for 0-5kg
KOGI- Call for Quote
BENUE - [SAME AS ABOVE with an additional N1,000 as extra handling cost]
Example: a 5kg package would cost N2,000 + N1,000= N3,000
TARABA= Call for Quote
NIGER= Call for Quote
KADUNA/ZARIA= [SAME AS ABOVE with an additional N1,000 as extra handling cost]
Example: a 5kg package would cost N2,000 + N1,000= N3,000

PS: Reason for extra handling cost is because of the distance and location of where the parks plying those areas are cited. They’re not my regular routes and so does little benefit for me. Thanks

5. Northern Nigeria
[CALL FOR QUOTES]

6. Minor towns across the country:
[CALL FOR QUOTES]


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MODIFIED= 1/5/20

[b]Our rates;

N3,500 (South West locations)- Same day delivery by bus transit waybill. Duration is within 24hrs.

N4,000 (South East/South-South locations, Abuja/Lokoja)- We recommend Home delivery via Courier. Duration is 3-9 days.
NB: Cross Rivers and Akwa Ibom is N5000 due to the limited options of providing swift waybill (if waybill option is being preferred), courier remains at same price.

N5,500 (North/Middle belt locations) - We recommend Home delivery via Courier. Duration is 3-9 days.

The above applies for normal items weighing 0-5kg.

N500 applies on every added kg.

Cargo goods shipped via normal/carton packed volume attract #1,000 extra per 5kg.

Phones attract extra N500 per each.

Laptops/fragile items attract extra N1000 per each.

Pickup from ALABA, LEKKI, AJAH, ALAGBADO, IKORODU, OJO, APAPA AND OTHER DISTANT LOCATIONS ATTRACT N1500 extra

NOTE: We offer no form of guarantee for items sent via conventional bus transports. Client must note we are not directly involved in conveying of items to their locations as our job is to pickup and send via whatever means accepted or recommended. We are not liable for whatever happens on transit, especially considering as they are beyond our immediate control. We also do not have control over the duration at which it would take for goods to arrive client's destination. We have no control over the duration and safety of the goods in transit. We commit our best to provide efficient service, but pose no liability should anything happen that does not directly involve us.

Thanks,
IBL.
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NOTE:
All charges given are sum total of both my service charge and waybill cost. Clients are required to pickup their respective packages at designated offices and parks. Location(s) would be provided accordingly.
More so, these prices are for pickups at the international airport with agents like Noniking, Kizito, Base1 et al.
Ajao estate, Charity bus stop oshodi and environ attract N300 extra charge.
Apapa – N500 extra charge
Alaba- N1,000 extra charge

For Laptops, the sum of N1,000 is inclusive and added to the waybill charge for deliveries.

Phones attract N500 extra (modified- 11/7/15).

And please, you must be very sure about the gross weight of your package before giving out the information to me. I have had cases where the quoted weight given by client is not the same of the actual package. Please, your co-operation is needed in this regard.

Additionally, you may choose for us to get your goods to the park for you to pay directly to a bus driver or carrier of your package, in which case, a sum of N1,000 is billed as service charge. Additional kg attracts N200 each.

If for no reason caused by us that a scheduled pickup wasn't made after we actually get to pickup location; with pickup having to be scheduled for another day, an extra N500 shall be paid by client in that light. We will not be held liable for the failure to have client package picked up and sent.

We discourage the use of night bus transit for our clients. Insistence on this is detrimental and risk is on the individual client. We won't be held liable in the case of any incidence surrounding a package. We preach safety and consciousness.

We shall not be held liable for loss or damage of goods on transit within and outside of Lagos, due to any unforeseen circumstances that may befall the said transfer of goods.

Thanks,

Yours Sincerely,

David-Leo Alabi,
FOR: IBL LOGISTICS.



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Please what shipping agent can you recommend for me to ship my goods from china to nigeria in cheap price.

dagok: Please what shipping agent can you recommend for me to ship my goods from china to nigeria in cheap price.

Two cheap ones i know and can recommend are Noniking and Base1. You can check their rates and contact on this link; https://www.nairaland.com/1556530/good-newly-found-shipping-agent

Thanks for dropping by.

Our service is very much on the running. We work Mondays to Saturdays.

Thanks.
-IBLS

Quote of the Day

The past always looks better than it was. It's only pleasant because it isn't here.

-Finley Peter Dunne

Good morning everyone, we're open to business anytime of the day.

Thanks. -IBL

Quote of the Day
The biggest problem with every art is by the use of appearance to create a loftier reality.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Quote of the Day

A man must not deny his manifest abilities, for that is to evade his obligations.
William Feather

If u will pick an imported goods <=1kg from muritala int airport and deliver it in Akure, at futa junction, chicken's republic. How much will u take

femora007: If u will pick an imported goods <=1kg from muritala int airport and deliver it in Akure, at futa junction, chicken's republic. How much will u take

Hello sir, it would cost N2,000. Thanks

hi

slimzy28: hi

Good morning sir.

Mcleo007:

Two cheap ones i know and can recommend are Noniking and Base1. You can check their rates and contact on this link; https://www.nairaland.com/1556530/good-newly-found-shipping-agent

Thanks for dropping by.

Please can you gimme Noniking and Base1 contacts.

Quote of the Day

You may delay, but time will not.
-Benjamin Franklin

soladnet14:

Please can you gimme Noniking and Base1 contacts.

There respective contacts are on the link given.

IBL is just the best.

When you worry about how your goods will reach you in any part of the country,chillax. Someone capable in the person of Mcleo007 will take care of your goods and will insist on safe and sound delivery of your goods.IBL remains the wisest choice.

Mcleo007:

There respective contacts are on the link given.

Cant find it there

soladnet14:

Cant find it there

Base1: 08036784869

Noniking : 07080209511

eldav: When you worry about how your goods will reach you in any part of the country,chillax. Someone capable in the person of Mcleo007 will take care of your goods and will insist on safe and sound delivery of your goods.IBL remains the wisest choice.

My oga , your words are kind. How's business going sir.

Chartey: IBL is just the best.

Mr Andrew I see you sir. How's Zaria today?

So according to Ur pricelist, sending a laptop that weights less than 3kg from Lagos(Ikeja) to Eket in Akwa-ibom state(south-south) is N2,000??

madridfc: So according to Ur pricelist, sending a laptop that weights less than 3kg from Lagos(Ikeja) to Eket in Akwa-ibom state(south-south) is N2,000??

Hello sir, to the major towns and cities, laptops, being high value items command high charge rate. Bus companies that I use charge me N2,000 as against much higher prices They give to regular folks. Hence, to send to your location would cost N4,000. Shorter distance could cost less, because there are few companies that ply Lagos to Eket directly.

Thanks sir.

Mcleo007:

My oga , your words are kind. How's business going sir.

Business is going gloriously well. Thanks.

Mcleo007:

Mr Andrew I see you sir. How's Zaria today?

Fine o my Oga.

Can you help me collect my goods up2 4kg at Nisiborps in Lagos and deliver it for me at Lautech Ogbomosho,and how much is it? Thanks.

dagok: Can you help me collect my goods up2 4kg at Nisiborps in Lagos and deliver it for me at Lautech Ogbomosho,and how much is it? Thanks.

Very well sir. What's Nisiborps address, and the content of your package? Thanks

Laptop,how much?

dagok: Laptop,how much?

Usually, laptops are charged high by bus drivers. We can work something out. You should call me sir, 07033801718.

Thanks

Quote of the Day:

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Well done o

Rexyl: Well done o

The pleasure is mutual sir.