Hi there.

I work for a Kenyan music-sales company interested in tapping into the Nigerian market within the next month.

I have a few questions that we'd very much like some help with:

1. As web-masters, what do you think about the future of online businesses in Nigeria?
In West Africa? The whole of Africa?
What do you think its main challenges are today?

2. What payment methods do most Nigerians use (for online purchases)?
Our own research taught us about Paga/MyPaga and Interswitch. Are there any others, especially mobile-money options like MPesa, Airtel Money, Orange Money, Pesapal, Paypal Mobile...
How popular is Paypal in the country?
Do the traditional walk-in banks have store integration solutions for merchants, or are they just like most banks the world over?
Also, though this might not be webmaster-related, how popular is mobile banking?

3. Where can we get reliable data on the country's internet usage statistics?

4. Could we get examples of some professional online stores built and owned Nigerians?
(Jumia uses a similar format on all its different country-specific sites, so not that one, thank you)
We'll very much appreciate stores that focus on electronic payment systems for now, not pay on delivery.

In appreciation of your help, I'll be willing to offer you a job with us when we begin, or trade market info with you. Your choice.

Thank you very much.