IbnIbrahim:
Let’s face the fact- we, human beings love shopping. Everybody enjoys new kinds of stuff - from shiny new shoes to the latest sophisticated gadgets. Who wouldn’t like an upgrade from iPhone 6 to iPhone 7? Or who wouldn’t want to wear that new design everyone's talking about?

Formerly, shopping is done physically. You’d have to go to the market (or boutique, supermarket, auto dealership) and buy what you need. You’ll also do a lot walking, sweating, and sometimes swearing (in some local tongue) over the price of goods.

Technology is, however, changing things. With the internet, you can now buy new stuff and have it delivered to your doorstep - at the push of a button on your iPhone 7.

As a result, e-commerce has evolved over the years globally, meeting people’s need effectively and efficiently. In the US and Europe, e-commerce is thriving and plays an important role in everyday life. However, this isn’t the case in Nigeria and most parts of Africa. These are the reasons why:


1. Low internet Penetration and network unavailability

This is a major problem all over Africa. Internet penetration isn’t at a stage that will favour e-commerce. Also, internet connection isn’t always available due to several reasons. How would you order for those hot pants on Jumia if you can’t even access the internet? This is killing business. For everybody.

2. Trust issues with Nigerians

There’s this thing among Africans- we don’t have the courage to trust each other, let alone internet companies. There’s a scepticism among online shoppers. Most people would hardly offer to pay for goods up front. We often opt to Pay on Delivery, and then send the messenger back, with one excuse or the other.

Apart from this, a larger percentage of Nigerians don’t trust e-commerce firms to deliver the goods they promised online. A beautiful red robe, when delivered could look like an ugly red apron, and this damages the trust between consumer and e-commerce firms, hindering the business from flourishing as it should.

3. Low Purchasing Power

Times are hard and the masses are complaining. The purchasing power of the average African man is low when compared with his American counterpart. The income of the average Nigerian doesn’t allow much allocation for shopping, either physical or online. A hungry man doesn’t look for money to shop online, his primary objective is to quench his hunger. Shopping will come afterwards- if there’s enough money left.

4. Unfavorable Business Climate/Government Regulations

It’s not easy to establish or run a business in Nigeria, and the World Bank can attest to this. According to Tony Elumelu (CEO, Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, UBA, etc) Nigerian laws are too stringent for businesses to run smoothly. There’s an enormous amount of trouble (and bureaucracies) to face when trying to register a business in Nigeria, and once that’s done, there’s a huge amount of tax to pay too.

Apart from these, the cost of running a business in Nigeria is unusually high. Expensive power and transportation costs have negative impacts on e-commerce businesses, making business hard and tardy.

5. Poor Infrastructure

Nigeria still lacks adequate infrastructure to ensure timely delivery of ordered packages. You could order for the latest Tecno tablet and longer than the stipulated time for it to arrive. At the moment delivery is efficient only in select places in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.


Until these issues are addressed, e-commerce won’t thrive in Nigeria or Africa as it should. It will require a considerable amount of cooperation between stakeholders, government and Nigerians for the business to flourish.


Lalasticlala
dominique

http://www.hotproforum.com/topic927.html

MIKOLOWISKA:

What stops you from playing the politics
No infrastructure no vote, simple
Which govt in the world develops economy. It's the citizens that develop economy. Better stop waiting for govt and enter farm and factory

Jolar101:


Then let the citizens stop paying taxes, instead let so government start paying taxes to the citizens since they don't want to develop the Nigeria with all our resources they stealing.

MIKOLOWISKA:
you wan go jail abi?
Getting annoyed will not solve anything.
You either play politics or continue suffering and smiling

Jolar101:

That's the reason I'm voting out all these analog grandpas and grandmas who stealing to give their children the best they could think of.

It is time to start voting in youths into government to put all that they studied many years in schools to good use.

Any youth fail to deliver in three to four maximum years, we votes him/her out. And try another one till Nigeria become digital nation.

Then all former oldest politicians can retire to consultancies for their private businesses.

eezeribe:
I prefer shopping on Amazon and Aliexpress than Konga and Jumia...
We still have a long way to go in this country;we have not even started... We are still 'priming' our engines.

NnamdiN:
you forgot the stupid idiottts that abuse the whole thing because they pay on delivery...

Big ups to konga(zinox) for cancelling that shhit.

Jumia needs to man up and do the same, let the online space be left for serious people only.

MIKOLOWISKA:

Is that not what responsible gramps should do?
bankole
Bello in kogi
Far-ouk lawan
SemiNateRI Ibim
Reno omokri
Are all youths
No be by age

which business
Their business is politics

Jolar101:

Your aforementioned list above, what elected positions were they apart from Bello in Kogi?

As for that of Bello, he needs to be replaced with another youths. Is he the only youth in Kogi?

Silvermoney:


You're talking from the perspective of a store owner or associated stakeholder.
YES

But what about paying before delivery and then one rubbish that is different from what was advertised is delivered to you? Then you complain and seek a refund but it takes eternity. Because the company has your money, they feel they have the luxury of doing shakara for you. These are the fears many Nigerians have, and these are very valid fears.

Valid fears, I agree, however the big guys (Jumia and Konga) take these issues seriously, refunds or replacements are guaranteed withing 7 days Except the customer's claims are not valid.


As long as these kinds of issues remain rife, then pay before delivery would never work. Simple.
Already working on konga, no more POD

It's just like how you try to withdraw your money at an ATM, you're debited, but the money doesn't come out. And then it takes weeks or even months in some cases to get your money back. That's a bitter experience that nobody can tolerate. So yeah, it's really a two way thing. A systemic problem in Nigeria where nothing works.

IbnIbrahim:
Let’s face the fact- we, human beings love shopping. Everybody enjoys new kinds of stuff - from shiny new shoes to the latest sophisticated gadgets. Who wouldn’t like an upgrade from iPhone 6 to iPhone 7? Or who wouldn’t want to wear that new design everyone's talking about?

Formerly, shopping is done physically. You’d have to go to the market (or boutique, supermarket, auto dealership) and buy what you need. You’ll also do a lot walking, sweating, and sometimes swearing (in some local tongue) over the price of goods.

Technology is, however, changing things. With the internet, you can now buy new stuff and have it delivered to your doorstep - at the push of a button on your iPhone 7.

As a result, e-commerce has evolved over the years globally, meeting people’s need effectively and efficiently. In the US and Europe, e-commerce is thriving and plays an important role in everyday life. However, this isn’t the case in Nigeria and most parts of Africa. These are the reasons why:


1. Low internet Penetration and network unavailability

This is a major problem all over Africa. Internet penetration isn’t at a stage that will favour e-commerce. Also, internet connection isn’t always available due to several reasons. How would you order for those hot pants on Jumia if you can’t even access the internet? This is killing business. For everybody.

2. Trust issues with Nigerians

There’s this thing among Africans- we don’t have the courage to trust each other, let alone internet companies. There’s a scepticism among online shoppers. Most people would hardly offer to pay for goods up front. We often opt to Pay on Delivery, and then send the messenger back, with one excuse or the other.

Apart from this, a larger percentage of Nigerians don’t trust e-commerce firms to deliver the goods they promised online. A beautiful red robe, when delivered could look like an ugly red apron, and this damages the trust between consumer and e-commerce firms, hindering the business from flourishing as it should.

3. Low Purchasing Power

Times are hard and the masses are complaining. The purchasing power of the average African man is low when compared with his American counterpart. The income of the average Nigerian doesn’t allow much allocation for shopping, either physical or online. A hungry man doesn’t look for money to shop online, his primary objective is to quench his hunger. Shopping will come afterwards- if there’s enough money left.

4. Unfavorable Business Climate/Government Regulations

It’s not easy to establish or run a business in Nigeria, and the World Bank can attest to this. According to Tony Elumelu (CEO, Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, UBA, etc) Nigerian laws are too stringent for businesses to run smoothly. There’s an enormous amount of trouble (and bureaucracies) to face when trying to register a business in Nigeria, and once that’s done, there’s a huge amount of tax to pay too.

Apart from these, the cost of running a business in Nigeria is unusually high. Expensive power and transportation costs have negative impacts on e-commerce businesses, making business hard and tardy.

5. Poor Infrastructure

Nigeria still lacks adequate infrastructure to ensure timely delivery of ordered packages. You could order for the latest Tecno tablet and longer than the stipulated time for it to arrive. At the moment delivery is efficient only in select places in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.


Until these issues are addressed, e-commerce won’t thrive in Nigeria or Africa as it should. It will require a considerable amount of cooperation between stakeholders, government and Nigerians for the business to flourish.


Lalasticlala
dominique

http://www.hotproforum.com/topic927.html

Silvermoney:
I agree. I use both Jumia and Amazon affiliate marketing programs for two of my sites and the Jumia one is just laughable. You'd see 50 clicks and just one purchase. Meanwhile for the Amazon one, I typically get an average of 3 purchases per 10 clicks. I've even seen 10 clicks and 8 purchases, on Amazon.The same products, the same call to action with Jumia, but vastly different purchasing behaviour.

I guess most Nigerian Internet users are broke or unwilling to part with their money. It's a big problem.

BoboKush:


Aw long does it take aliexpress to deliver item

Silvermoney:
I agree. I use both Jumia and Amazon affiliate marketing programs for two of my sites and the Jumia one is just laughable. You'd see 50 clicks and just one purchase. Meanwhile for the Amazon one, I typically get an average of 3 purchases per 10 clicks. I've even seen 10 clicks and 8 purchases, on Amazon.The same products, the same call to action with Jumia, but vastly different purchasing behaviour.

I guess most Nigerian Internet users are broke or unwilling to part with their money. It's a big problem.

Ontarget:

If you want it fast within a week then the shipping charge will be high. But if you want cheap or free shipping then be patient enough to wait like one month.

Silvermoney:


You're talking from the perspective of a store owner or associated stakeholder. But what about paying before delivery and then one rubbish that is different from what was advertised is delivered to you? Then you complain and seek a refund but it takes eternity. Because the company has your money, they feel they have the luxury of doing shakara for you. These are the fears many Nigerians have, and these are very valid fears. As long as these kinds of issues remain rife, then pay before delivery would never work. Simple.

It's just like how you try to withdraw your money at an ATM, you're debited, but the money doesn't come out. And then it takes weeks or even months in some cases to get your money back. That's a bitter experience that nobody can tolerate. So yeah, it's really a two way thing. A systemic problem in Nigeria where nothing works.

MIKOLOWISKA:
how old are you?
Speaker of house of representatives
Kogi governor
House of reps member that put $600000 inside cap
Former information commissioner of rivers state at 31,now she is nddc chairwoman
Former social media aide to Jonathan and PDP

MIKOLOWISKA:
how old are you?
Speaker of house of representatives
Kogi governor
House of reps member that put $600000 inside cap
Former information commissioner of rivers state at 31,now she is nddc chairwoman
Former social media aide to Jonathan and PDP

Jolar101:

Objection.

Your ranting lacks facts about former social media aide to former president GEJ.

As one chairing NNPC, and the speaker of House of Representatives in whose party and government are they?

I am inviting you to join us to let votes out those are not performing and votes in another competent new youths. As has been in voting for all these corrupt oldest politicians. Until Nigerians get it right digitally and economically with fresh and vibrant youths all over Nigeria.

We have been reading of Nigerian youths making first class in economy in various universities home and abroad. Can you name one of these corrupt analog politicians that have ever made history in improving economy academically and politically?

We youths need to figure out how to trust ourselves more how these corrupt old politicians are trusting themselves in deciding not to develop Nigeria for Nigerians.

MIKOLOWISKA:

naturally


you go school so
google meaning of rant


seriously which school?
nddc not nnpc
she was ifo commish at 31
plus 8 years she should be in her 40s now

i won't even bother about the hor talk since clearly you,re too young to remember



the youth are just as incompetent as their elders
i don't vote foolishly for age tribe or religion but on track record

who their first class epp
soludo was a first class
soyinka and gani fewehinmi were third class so your argument doesn't hold water
no be by certificate
certificate just shows you can follow orders not hat you can think for yourself

i don't trust any fool who bases his trust on age

Jolar101:


Thanks for admitting your incompeteness as a youth. You are just a sycophant but you won't agree with me.

If you are incompetent as your elders, other youths are NOT.

MIKOLOWISKA:
i am not a youth and i wish you were right but ewe have interviewed your likes and found you all wanting

Jolar101:


How did you all found them wanting if you all are not wanting You are on Internet forming self righteousness of scams gullible people. We have came across you and your types we found you all as cheaters and liars. Are these not corruption?


We youths are not corrupt it is elderly people in government that corrupting the system they have no idea of how to operate.

MIKOLOWISKA:
ok
vote for youth
and find out the hard way

Jolar101:


All these times young people/politicians have been voted into government, what good thing is there to point at if not corruptions upon corruptions.

Jolar101:

You see yourself?