The problem of rejection of credit cards from Nigerians by foreign online shopping companies as well as tedious shipment procedures will now be a thing of the past with the launch of ishopinlondon.com, a new cross-border shopping portal.
Unlike other online shopping platforms, the new portal in collaboration with FCMB bank will be accepting payments in Naira equivalent of Pounds value and delivery will made between 10 to 15 days depending on location with an affordable service charge.
Ishopinlondon which is run by two experienced Nigerians is a fully incorporated Nigerian company backed by Twokeys UK Limited. Chiemeka Ozumba, an expert in PR and brand development sits atop the organization as co-founder/ Chief Executive Officer and directs the UK office.
Unveiling the platform to the media in Lagos, Lawrence Obasi, GM, Nigeria Operations disclosed that efforts has been going for two years to put adequate structures of global standards in place for a smooth take-off.
The company according to Obasi is launching out with 10 service/ delivery points across major cities in Nigeria with plans of expansion. They include Lagos, Abuja, PortHarcourt, Owerri, Calabar, Uyo, Awka and Umuahia. He explained that the portal boasts of unique user friendly features and is secure with a SSL Certificate. Other attractions also include loyalty reward, UK standard customer service and an Associate Business Programme (ABP).
In a way to contribute to business development in the Nigeria, Obasi said that the company will be working with entrepreneurs under ABP willing to tap into the opportunity by providing assistance through support facilities.
On the choice of UK, Obasi said that it is of common knowledge that products of from the UK are of the best quality standards in the world. He revealed that unlike goods from other parts of the world such as Dubai, China and the US, products from the UK have earned a reputation for quality among shoppers from around the world.
Asked about damages and warranty, Obasi disclosed that as been practiced else where in the world, global standard regulations have been adopted by the company in its charter including insurance to ensure that customers get good value for their money at no extra cost.
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