30 results
- 30 Dec 2021
Alerzo Supports Burn Survivors Foundation With Cash Donations
Alerzo Limited, Nigeria’s leading B2B e-commerce platform has donated an undisclosed amount of money to burn survivors through the “Sebastine Foundation For Burn Survivors”. The donation was…
- 27 Feb 2026
Alerzo Liquidates Delivery Fleet as N4.38bn Moniepoint Loan Row Deepens
Nigerian B2B e‑commerce platform Alerzo is disposing of large parts of its delivery fleet, including buses, motorcycles, and operational vehicles, as it contends with a N4.38 billion debt owed to…
- 26 Nov 2021
Alerzo Excites Informal Retailers with Up to 20% Discount on its Retail App
Alerzo Limited, Nigeria’s business to business e-commerce platform, is offering up to 20% discount on its Alerzoshop retail App to retailers selling in the informal markets, as part of its Black…
- 26 Jan 2022
A Look at Emerging B2B E-commerce Trend
By Victor George Twitter is now back in business in Nigeria. Having taken a hiatus from conversation on the bird app after the suspension by the federal government, I returned sometime last week. As…
- 26 Apr 2022
B2B e-commerce: Connecting the Digital Brick and Mortar Divide
The entry of e-commerce in Nigeria was predicated on the coming of an easier, faster and more convenient shopping option to the prevalent brick and mortar culture. It came with cost saving benefits…
- 6 Apr 2022
B2B e-commerce: The Aggregator Improving Business for Informal Retailers, Distributors
For aeons, Africa's informal retail market was like the proverbial diamond in the mud. A case study is the Nigerian market which is the largest on the continent. The market is valued at over $100…
- 14 Mar 2022
How e-commerce addresses Nigeria's unemployment challenges
It is no longer news that Nigeria shares the unenviable status of being among countries with the highest unemployment rate in the world. However, e-commerce can help change the narrative about…
- 2 Dec 2024
Mastercard, Alerzo, and e-Trade Alliance Unite to Enhance Financial Inclusion for 10,000 MSMEs
Mastercard has collaborated with Alerzo, a leading Nigerian B2B e-commerce company, and the USAID-funded e-Trade Alliance to accelerate the digital transformation of and enhance financial inclusion…
- 21 Dec 2021
Why Informal Retailers Should ‘Shop Alerzo” This Yuletide
As corporate organizations shut their office doors for the year and workers embark on holiday activities, businesses in the FMCG category remain fully active. Their activities not only keep the…
- 26 May 2022
Manufacturers, Distributors Urged to Embrace B2B E-commerce
Manufacturers and distributors in Nigeria have been urged to embrace B2B e-commerce to fully exploit their target market within and outside the country. B2B e-commerce which provides platforms for…
- 15 Feb 2022
Bringing Informal Retailers on Nigeria’s Digital Economy Train
The Nigerian Digital economy train has left the station. The journey roadmap has been drawn. Modalities are being put in place for all necessary mechanisms needed for itch-free transition. Policies…
- 23 May 2022
E-commerce: The new Market Enabler for Distributors, Manufacturers
Globally, business conduct is no longer what it used to be; thanks to the impact of digital technology. The influence has become so eroding and enormous, such that digital revolution and digital wave…
- 18 Feb 2022
Technology is Redefining Informal Retail in Nigeria
"It was my third time seeing the branded delivery van. I honestly thought it was one of the logistics companies as usual. Fortunately, this time, I was at the shop to buy toiletries. And I heard the…
- 10 Feb 2022
Positive Indicators for Nigeria's Digital Economy
Nigeria's fast growing youth population, expanding consumer power, and increasing smartphone penetration, provides a strong basis for online commerce and financial technology in Nigeria. The current…
- 6 Jan 2022
Six Things to Watch in Nigeria’s B2B e-Commerce Market in 2022
By Victor George A notable trend in the Nigerian e-commerce space for the year 2021 was the increasing activity of the B2B segment. The year saw the likes of Alerzo, TradeDepot and Omnibiz…
- 10 Apr 2022
E-commerce Staking Big on the Future of Africa's Economy
The reaction that trailed the entry of e-commerce into the African market is still fresh in memory for those conversant with events in the industry. The negativity was strong enough to put off timid…
- 13 Jan 2022
B2B E-commerce: Consolidating Nigeria’s Digital Economy Blueprint
The Nigerian digital economy holds immense potential for the overall growth of the economy. In recent years, the government and other stakeholders have woken up to the possible contribution of the…
- 31 Dec 2021
2022 And Alerzo's Plan For Informal Retailers
Nigeria's e-commerce ecosystem has experienced significant growth in recent years. While the B2C platforms have enjoyed the most attention, the last two years have been that of remarkable leap in the…
- 19 Apr 2022
Five Reasons why E-commerce is a Boost to Informal Retail
Having existed in the background for centuries, Nigeria's informal retail market is witnessing massive rejuvenation, thanks to B2B e-commerce brands applying technology to resolve the chronic market…
- 20 Jan 2022
B2B E-commerce Solving Logistics Challenges Associated with Nigeria’s Informal Retail Sector
Worth over $100 billion, the Nigerian retail market is one of the most vibrant sectors of the Nigerian economy. There's hardly a Nigerian street without a retailer. Such is the importance of these…
- 31 Jan 2022
eCommerce and the Nigerian Digital Economy
Technology advancements had continued to enhance the standard and process of business operations across the globe. From its telling impact on global communications, to manufacturing and…
- 27 Jan 2022
8 Ways e-commerce Technology Improves Micro, Small Businesses
The world is going through a phase of technology revolution which is eroding every field of human endeavor. In the light of this, there has been increased effort by groups, individuals and government…
- 3 Feb 2022
Running an Informal Retail Shop in the Digital Age
Operating in every nook and cranny, informal retailers are life savers in Nigeria. They are often the go-to people for everyday essentials for the majority of Nigerians. As a Nigerian, either rich,…
- 25 Jul 2023
Mastercard Partners with Alerzo to Digitize SMEs in the Nigerian FMCG Space
Mastercard, a global leader in financial services, has joined forces with Alerzo, Nigeria's leading technology service provider, to address the challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises…
- 1 Jun 2022
How e-commerce Firm is Helping Retailers Maximise Profits
One of Nigeria’s leading business-to-business ecommerce platforms, Alerzo has reiterated its mission to empower micro businesses so as to operate profitably and sustainably. Through its…
- 8 Jun 2022
Resolving Manufacturers, Distributors’ Challenges Through Technology
The scope of business in Nigeria is being redefined by business to business (B2B) e-commerce platforms as the popularity of digital technology is largely driving the adoption of e-commerce in…
- 12 Jul 2022
E-commerce Platforms Providing Proficient Logistics to Nigeria’s Retailers
Logistics has been identified as one of the primary challenges facing Nigeria's retail sector. Distance to the markets, inadequate transport system and limited infrastructure make it difficult for…
- 29 Mar 2022
B2B e-Commerce Boosting the Manufacturing, Distribution Value Chain
As increasing demand for groceries and essential goods continues to push manufacturers to double up capacity, B2B e-Commerce platforms are increasingly becoming a strategic force to be reckoned with…
- 15 May 2022
B2B e-Commerce: Fostering Sales, Distribution with Data Analytics
The informal sector is a major source of economic growth and productivity globally. According to both the World Bank and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) statistics, more than 2 billion…
- 28 Oct 2022
Policies, Regulations Development: Vehicle for Promoting Commerce in Nigeria
At the Nigeria Digital Economy Summit (NDES) themed “Web 3.0, Blockchain & DeFi: Impact on Africa’s Digital Economy,” the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Osinbajo, affirmed that with the right…