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  • Firm Unveils Roaddo App That Conveniently Connects Buyers, Sellers To The Nigerian Market

    Firm Unveils Roaddo App That Conveniently Connects Buyers, Sellers To The Nigerian Market

     

    – Creates one app for multiple on-demand services
    Roaddo, a digital ecosystem which connects buyers and sellers and also offers instant delivery of goods and services is proud to announce the go-live date of the Roaddo App slated for the 6th of April, 2021.

    The Roaddo App is conceived to ensure the convenience of the shopper and to unlock market access to the sellers and service providers.

     

    Commenting on the Roaddo App, the founder /visioner, Fred Adun revealed that aside the convenient shopping experience for buyers, the Roaddo App will also address widespread youth unemployment by giving Nigerians a platform where they can leverage their skills to sustainably earn a living.

     

    “In addition to unlocking market access, Roaddo had also leveraged technology to affordably make a variety of on-demand services; including cab rides, hourly help, beauty services and artisans readily available to Nigerians.

     

    “Our Mission is To Provide Local Service Providers, and Vendors with a Digital Tool to help create new businesses and help the existing business expand”, Adun revealed.

    L-R: Fred Adun, Founder/Visioner, Roaddo; Joyce Onyegbula, Marketing & Communications Manager Roaddo; Felicitas Obiefuna, Quality Assurance Lead, and Nosa Adun, Operations Manager, Roaddo at the media parley held in Lagos on Thursday 18th March 2021.

    With over 60 products and services available on the Roaddo App, the discerning shopper with an uncompromising eye for quality is assured of convenience, ease of access and prompt delivery to preferred locations, thereby elevating the shopping experience.

     

    Roaddo, a wholly Nigerian brand offers buyers a chance to shop from the comfort of their homes and have the items delivered within one hour.  With our network of partners and service providers, our commitment is to ease logistic challenges encountered by buyers as well as to offer prompt and efficient delivery of goods and services.

     

    “When life gets busier, get back some “me time” with the Roaddo; a multiple on-demand services app”, Adun enthused.

     

    Fred Adun is a certified Microsoft Professional, Senior Technical Consultant, and experienced software Engineer.

     

    He has broad knowledge and skills with Microsoft .Net development tools and other Microsoft products and technologies. With over 10 years experience of in software development and delivery, Fred has strong experience and expertise in technology solutions.

     

    With the current public health challenge, Roaddo app is a timely solution to ensure exposure to crowded spaces remain limited while goods and services remain readily accessible to buyers.

     

    Being a multi-service platform that offers over 60 On-Demand services and connects Customers with local service providers and vendors, Roaddo’s Vision is a Vibrant and Digitally Connected Network of SMEs and Customers across Nigeria and Africa, giving Customers and Providers a Digital marketplace for instant delivery of goods and services.

     

    Roaddo plans to solve three critical problems within the logistics industry in Nigeria and then extend beyond other Africa Countries

     


    L-R: The Roaddo team; Joyce Onyegbula, Marketing & Communications Manager; Chisom Ezeani, Marketing & Communications Associate; Fred Adun, Founder/Visioner, Roaddo; Felicitas Obiefuna, Quality Assurance Lead, and Nosa Adun, Operations Manager at the media parley held in Lagos on Thursday, 18th March 2021.

     

    The Solution

    Leveraging the Power of Technology, Roaddo platform has been designed to be an OnDemand multiservice platform with integrated solutions to facilitate the connections of local service providers, vendors and customers with instant delivery on all services.

     

    Roaddo uses the combination of Location Base Service (LBS) and geographic information system (GIS) to provide personalized services to its customers based on their current position. This also helps give predictive delivery time to customers.

    Roaddo comes with three connected apps. They are User app, Service Provider App and Vendor App.

     

    User App –

    This is for Customers who are interested in services that Roaddo and its partners have to offer.

     

    Key Features

    OnDemand Services

    Stores

    Taxi

    Parcel Delivery

    Track & Trace

    Live Chat

    Notification

    Wallet Payment & Transfer

    Service Request Management

    Provider App –

    This is for service providers who are interested in offering their services through Roaddo platform

    Key Features

    Service Management

    Photo Gallery Management

    Earning history & Dashboard

    Order Statistic & Metrics

    Availability Management

    Live Chat

    Notification

    Map & Navigator

    Wallet Remittance

     

    Vendor App –

    For Vendors who are interested in Selling their product through Roaddo Platform

    Key Features

    Inventory Management

    Order Processing Management

    Earning history and Dashboard

    Store Open hrs Management

    Delivery Options

    Order Statistic and Metrics

    Live Chat

    Notification

    Real Time Updates

    How It works

    A.

    •  Customer Request for a Service or a Product through the app.
    • The Service Provider receives a request and accept. This request can either be Taxi, Plumbing Service, Beauty Service etc.
    • The Service Provider travel to the Customer location to Deliver the Service requested
    • The Vendor receives an order request and accept. This request can be for example Food, Medicine, Grocery, Beauty Products etc
    • The Vendor Request for a Service Provider to pick up the Item for delivery to the customer location.

     

    B. Service Delivered.

     

  • Jumia Brings Fitbit Devices Into Nigerian Market

    Jumia Brings Fitbit Devices Into Nigerian Market

    A leading digital marketing operator in the country, Jumia has finally brought in Fitbit devices to Nigeria.

     

    Fitbit innovative products are sold at a wide range of accessible price points in nearly 39,000 retail stores across more than 100 countries worldwide.

     

    Head of Consumer Electronics, Jumia Group, Sandeep Narayanan said: “We are seeing increasing consumer demand for wearable technology on our platform, and bringing Fitbit products to our customers in Nigeria is an important step for us to address this demand and help Fitbit expand its reach across the country. Jumia delivers a seamless online shopping experience for consumers and from our platform with a dedicated official store on Jumia.”

     

    Fitbit with its supports for healthier living, is committed to inspiring those who want to lead a healthier and more active life through its range of innovative smartwatches and trackers that are compatible with most Android and iOS platforms, including Fitbit Versa 3, Fitbit Versa 2, Fitbit Charge 4, Fitbit Inspire 2 and Fitbit Ace 2.

     

    Users of Fitbit products in Nigeria is said to now benefit from purchasing a membership to Fitbit Premium. Users new to Fitbit Premium can benefit from the 90-day free trial through the Fitbit App.

     

    In making the products more available, Fitbit Health Solutions is said to be offering corporate product discounts to local businesses through Fitbit’s distributor Redington Gulf.

     

    Fitbit, Inc. is an American consumer electronics and fitness company with headquarter in San Francisco, California. Its products are activity trackers, smartwatches, wireless-enabled wearable technology devices that measure data such as the number of steps walked, heart rate, quality of sleep, steps climbed, and other personal metrics involved in fitness.

  • Xiaomi Introduces Latest Entry-Level King, Redmi 9T Into Nigerian Market

    Xiaomi Introduces Latest Entry-Level King, Redmi 9T Into Nigerian Market

    The world’s third-largest smartphone brand Xiaomi on Tuesday announced the entry of the new king of entry-level, Redmi 9T into Nigeria market.

     

    Redmi 9T was designed to deliver the exceptional performance and multi-day battery life that users crave without compromising on photography capabilities and overall design.

     

    According to Mr. Somoye Habeeb, the Marketing Director Xiaomi Nigeria, Redmi 9T is a photography powerhouse with its 48MP AI quad rear-camera.

     

    The device’s 8MP ultra-wide angle camera accommodates large group photos and wide landscape shots without cropping, while its 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor enable stunning close-up shots with professional-level bokeh.

     

    Redmi 9T is also equipped with a new movie frame feature that gives photos a more cinematic look and feel without editing. It also sports a new time-lapse feature which offers various speed and duration values for shooting so users can capture creative time-lapse photos without tapping a DSLR or other professional camera.

     

    Despite its lightweight design, Redmi 9T packs a punch with its 6,000mAh (typ) battery and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 chipset. Combined with its 11nm energy-efficient processor, Redmi 9T delivers higher performance with less heat production and lower power consumption than previous generations. Moreover, MIUI battery saving mode and reverse wired charging capabilities help maximize all-day, and even multi-day usage. Redmi 9T comes with 18W fast charging and an in-box 22.5W charger. Said Habeeb.

     

    Redmi 9T features a modern and minimalistic design with its rounded corners and an anti-fingerprint textured back. Its 6.53” FHD+ Dot Drop display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 offers a crisp and clear viewing experience and strong protection against cracks and scratches. Redmi 9T also comes with Widevine L1 and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certifications for a more enjoyable viewing experience. The device is available in four bright powerful colors variants: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, and Ocean Green.

    Complete with Dual SIM and microSD expandable storage, Redmi 9T offers expandable storage of up to 512GB so users can keep their favorite apps, games, photos and videos all on one device. Infrared blaster support would come in handy on your Redmi 9T. Redmi 9T will be available in 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB at N71,200 and N76,700 respectively. Redmi 9T is available nationwide.

     

    Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core.

    With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

     

    Xiaomi is currently the world’s third-largest smartphone brand and has established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform with 289.5 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 90 markets around the world. In August 2020, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the second time, ranking 422nd, up 46 places compared to the previous year. Xiaomi also ranked 7th among internet companies on the list.