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57% of tech procured by Nigerian govt, firms are refurbished sold as new — Leo Stan Ekeh

About 57 percent of technology products procured by Nigerian government agencies and corporate organisations are refurbished equipment sold as new, read more 57% of tech procured by Nigerian govt, firms are refurbished...

28 Aug 20261 min read

A recent report from a verified business or technology source points to a shift that Nigerian businesses should not ignore.

What happened

About 57 percent of technology products procured by Nigerian government agencies and corporate organisations are refurbished equipment sold as new, read more 57% of tech procured by Nigerian govt, firms are refurbished sold as new — Leo Stan Ekeh

Why this matters for business owners

News is only useful when it changes a decision. For a Nigerian business, this kind of update can affect how customers discover services, how payments are handled, how trust is built online, or how teams reduce manual work.

Practical moves to consider

  • Review whether your website explains your offer clearly enough for a first-time visitor
  • Check if your payment, enquiry or booking flow creates unnecessary friction
  • Look for repeated manual tasks that can be simplified with a web form, dashboard or automation
  • Use verified market news as context, but turn it into action for your own customers

Business takeaway

The opportunity is not to chase every trend. The opportunity is to build a digital presence that helps serious customers trust you faster and act with less hesitation.

Source: BusinessDay Nigeria - https://businessday.ng/technology/article/57-of-tech-procured-by-nigerian-govt-firms-are-refurbished-sold-as-new-leo-stan-ekeh/

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