Guides for buying safely in Nigeria

Practical guides for Nigerian shoppers: how to check if a business or vendor is legit, how to spot fake reviews and how to write a review that helps others.

• How to check if a business or vendor in Nigeria is legit: Before you send money to an Instagram vendor, a WhatsApp seller or any business you have not used before, run these checks. Most take less than five minutes.
• How to spot fake reviews: Fake praise and fake complaints both mislead buyers. These are the patterns to watch for on any review site, social media page or marketplace.
• How to write a review that helps other Nigerians: A good review takes two minutes and can save the next customer money and stress. Here is what to include, and what to leave out.