Customers can now order Dangote cement on Jumia as prices crash

In a new move designed to reduce price and ease logistics inherent in the purchase of its products, Dangote Cement Plc has signed a pact with foremost e-commerce platform, Jumia Nigeria, to sell its cement to customers online. At the unveiling of the deal in Lagos, Dangote Cement’s Key Account Director Chux Mogbolu said the […]

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Jumia partners Facebook to help shoppers make orders with AI

Jumia has partnered Facebook Messenger to introduced Jumia bot, a tool that will help shoppers to make orders through an online conversation. Bots are virtual assistants that answer questions and help people get things done faster without needing to speak to another human. According to the e-commerce firm, the Jumia bot, developed by Facebook and […]

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How did Jumia reposition e-commerce industry in Nigeria?

Jumia, online market mall, has said it repositioned e-commerce sector in Nigeria by exploring better innovative technologies and market trends, to deliver the best online shopping experience and options for customers across the country. Launched in 2012, the company said it has attracted global recognition to the industry, which also attracted huge foreign direct investment […]

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Jumia admits smartphone promotes e-commerce in Nigeria

CEO, Jumia Nigeria, Juliet Anammah, has underscored the place of smartphone use in the expansion of the electronic or e-commerce ecosystem in the country. In a paper on the African Mobile Trends she presented in Lagos, she said about 71 per cent of website visitors on Jumia used their mobile phones. This is compared to […]

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