E-Business
Carmudi With Android App Launch Targets C2C Interface

Carmudi, Nigeria’s leading car-site has again brought convenience to its users with the unveiling of an android app, which is even a customer to customer (C2C) interface enabler.
This milestone comes barely two months after Carmudi celebrated its one year anniversary and website re-launch.
Expatiating the convince the app offers the users, Christian Keller, managing director of Carmudi Nigeria said, “With four easy steps you can have your car up for sale in less than 2 minutes with the use of the Carmudi Android app.
“All you need to do is download the app, go to the menu and click on the link that says ‘sell your vehicle’.
“That allows you to upload your car details, images and contact information. And voila, your car is ready for sale.
He further stated that sellers in particular can reach millions of interested buyers in just a few seconds without going through the hassle of putting adverts in the papers or spreading the word among friends.
He said that what makes it even better is that this service is available in 10 languages including English, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Bengali, French, Spanish, Sinhala, Tamil, Vietnamese and is absolutely free.
Keller, said “With the app, selling your car is no more waiting for months to get the right kind of buyer and no more visiting a plethora of car dealers to get your resale’s worth. With more than xx million Nigerians using eligible Smartphones, everyone will be able to use Carmudi through their mobile phones.”
In a video chat with pressmen based in Lagos during the app launch, Nalla Kurananithy, chief product officer at Carmudi, said, the Android App has been designed in a way that it works seamlessly even in countries where the internet speed is relatively slow.
“Our intent is to bring the car selling experience to a whole new level in emerging markets, by providing an extremely smooth and easy-to-use platform,” commented Nalla.
Also speaking, Biodun Makinde, head of Marketing, Carmudi Nigeria, explained that sellers usually get prompt notifications/ alerts about potential customers straight to their Android devices during usage.
“This way, Makinde said, “you can get in touch with buyers immediately and make an active sale. If you are undecided about pricing your used car, you can choose from various options between Drive Away, On The Road and Negotiable prices. This will allow you to meet potential buyers before committing to a final price”.
He added that the high security standard and transparency level that dealers/individual sellers tend to enjoy through Carmudi allows them to secure a trusted stamp among buyers.
“The professional photos, the updated listings, the detailed descriptions, reports and rankings of all the listed vehicles make the selling/buying experience absolutely stress-free.
“Also, the cars listed through the Android app and the website are shared with Carmudi’s social media followers (approx.1 million) to make the selling process even more effective.
“So no more waiting for months to get the right kind of buyer or visiting a plethora of car dealers to get your resale’s worth. If you are looking to sell your car online, simply download the app from the Google Play – it is fast and hassle-free,” he said.
On his part, Fidelis Arumala, head, Sales and Partnership, Carmudi Nigeria, said that Carmudi as a platform has made tremendous achievements in the country in the last 15 months, especially in consumer education and enlightenment.
According to him, the platform currently with established presence in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Port Harcourt and Benin City, hopes to move to other cities in due time.
He said that Carmudi has seen improvement on the number of car ‘hunters’ who visit the sites on daily basis. He said, “When we started, there were barely 500 visitors to the site weekly, but today we record six to seven thousand daily visitors. That is a remarkable improvement which shows that Nigerians are now buying or making inquiries or selling their cars online.
Nodding in agreement, Makinde said that carmudi used the few months of its operations to ensure that safety is a topnotch in its activities, revealing that they are cementing agreement with security agencies that will help in containing fraudsters from listing cars online for sale.
Carmudi was founded in 2013 and is currently available in Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
The vehicle marketplace offers buyers, sellers and car dealers the ideal platform to find cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles online.
E-Business
Nigeria Strengthens Cybersecurity, Launches National Cleanup Plan

Nigerian government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced a strategic collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity and clean up the nation’s cyberspace.
Recognizing that cybercrime knows no borders, Nigeria also reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stronger global partnerships within the cybersecurity ecosystem.
This announcement was made during a press conference before the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja from July 9th to 11th, 2025.
Sa’ad Abubakar, national cybersecurity coordinator from the Office of National Security Advisor, said fighting cybercrime must take the whole of society and the whole of the government approach.
According to him, “Apart from the deterrent approach whereby government agencies such as Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrest individuals, take them to court and prosecute them, the youth can be nurtured into better citizens who can showcase their capacity in better ways and be useful to the country.”
Similarly, Kashifu Abdullahi, director-general, NITDA, also stressed the need for collaborative efforts in fighting cybercrimes.
According to him “Then, in addition to that, we also want to build a stronger global collaboration with the global cyber security ecosystem, because when you look at cybercrime in general, it doesn’t respect the borders.
“Someone can commit a crime from Ghana using a Nigerian ID in the US. So you can look at him physically in a different jurisdiction, pretending to be in another jurisdiction, committing the crime in another jurisdiction.
“So without that kind of synergy and working together, it will be difficult to address these challenges. The third one is challenge. The third one is getting an alternative to cybercrime for our kids in Nigeria. We have this as a major challenge.”
Inuwa further highlighted the upcoming conference’s importance, noting that it would tackle key issues through workshops, discussions on emerging threats, cross-border cybersecurity collaboration strategies, and training programmes.
He also announced that the National Cybersecurity Conference 2025 would feature the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, recognising top contributions in the field.
The DG extended an invitation to global partners to collaborate with Nigeria in building a safer digital future.
The press conference was attended by notable figures, including Ahmad Sa’ad Abubakar, National Coordinator of, the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCCC); Hanniel Jafar, Representative of the President, of Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN); Ankit Shukla, Managing Director, QNA Marketing Management LLC and members of the press and other stakeholders.
E-Business
AXIAN Telecom Invests in Jumia Post-MTN Era

XIAN Telecom has acquired an 8% stake in pan-African e-commerce company Jumia Technologies, citing the platform’s fintech and logistics strengths as key drivers of its backing.
This marks the first major telecom investment in Jumia since MTN Group’s exit in 2020.
AXIAN, a fast-growing telecom and digital services provider with operations across Africa, disclosed the purchase in a Schedule 13D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
While the financial terms were not disclosed, AXIAN Telecom CEO, Hassan Jaber, described the move as a strategic alignment with Jumia’s growth trajectory and digital ecosystem.
“Jumia’s achievements in digital retail and fintech, particularly through JumiaPay and its logistics network, make it a very attractive investment for us. We believe in Jumia’s potential to promote financial and economic inclusion, which aligns with our core values,” said Jaber.
Once dubbed the “Amazon of Africa,” Jumia became the first African-founded tech company to list on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019.
But years of underperformance, leadership changes, and competitive pressures dented investor confidence.
In October 2020, South Africa’s MTN Group offloaded its 18.9% stake for $138 million, well below the $698 million value it once held post-IPO.
Since then, Jumia has undergone a significant transformation. Under CEO Francis Dufay, appointed in 2022, the company exited low-performing markets like South Africa and Tunisia, cut costs, and doubled down on core markets – Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco.
The firm is now focused on high-growth verticals, including everyday essentials and digital financial services.
Jumia’s regional CEO for East Africa, Vinod Goel, recently revealed plans to scale up international brand offerings and open its logistics network to third-party businesses.
Jaber underscored that AXIAN Telecom’s investment signals renewed confidence in Jumia’s long-term potential.
The telecom firm’s CEO said the company views Jumia as a key player in advancing Africa’s digital economy, aligning with AXIAN’s mission through its fintech and digital infrastructure brands such as Yas and Mixx by Yas.
E-Business
NIMC Plans to Register 95 Percent Nigerians by December

Abisoye Coker-Odusote, director general, National Identity management commission (NIMC) has said that the commission is set to register 95 percent of Nigerians into the National Identity Database before December 2025.

Abisoye Coker-Odusote,, DG, NIMC
She made this statement at a press briefing to highlight the commissions goal aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly on digital governance and inclusive development.
The mass enrollment drive will be powered by a combination of improved infrastructure, expanded registration centres, and robust public sensitization campaigns.
As of May 2025, NIMC reports over 120 million Nigerians have been enrolled, and about 100 million more would be captured by December.
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