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Cityhackz, Nigeria\u2019s first indigenous virtual marketplace focused on digitising physical markets, is pioneering a new model for African commerce by connecting informal traders and producers to global trade through technology, research, and enterprise tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The platform bridges the long-standing gap between traditional physical markets and the digital economy by enabling vendors across Nigeria to sell both locally and internationally. Through what the company describes as its \u201cthird-way transaction model,\u201d<\/strong> Cityhackz removes the traditional barriers that often prevent small businesses from accessing global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of requiring vendors to navigate complex export registrations, certifications, quotas, and international logistics, the platform manages these processes on behalf of users. This approach allows traders and small producers to focus on selling while Cityhackz handles the structural complexities of cross-border commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond operating as a digital marketplace, Cityhackz positions itself as a research-driven commerce infrastructure company<\/strong>. The startup studies how trade operates across Nigeria and broader African markets, particularly within informal and semi-structured economies that power a significant portion of the continent\u2019s economic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This research focus led to the launch of the Informal Market Standardisation Report (IMSR) 2025<\/strong>, Nigeria\u2019s first annual market intelligence report dedicated to analysing and improving informal and emerging trade ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The IMSR is designed as a recurring national research framework that provides data-driven insights for businesses, policymakers, and entrepreneurs<\/strong>, helping them better understand how informal markets function and how they can be integrated into formal digital economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of its ecosystem expansion, Cityhackz has also launched CEFMART<\/strong>, an agricultural commerce platform developed in partnership with CEFTER<\/strong>, one of the World Bank\u2019s recognised Centres of Excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This collaboration focuses on improving agricultural market access, reducing post-harvest losses, and strengthening value chains across Nigeria and West Africa. By connecting farmers, processors, and buyers through a structured digital system, the initiative aims to modernise agricultural trade while improving income opportunities for producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recognising that many traders and small businesses lack reliable tools to track and manage their finances, Cityhackz has also developed Vendoor<\/strong>, an all-in-one market operating system designed for small and growing businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vendoor enables retailers, service providers, and market traders to manage inventory, monitor sales and expenses, and gain real-time insights into their business performance. The platform simplifies daily operations through accessible digital tools that help entrepreneurs better understand their cash flow and business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBuilding Commerce Through Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Transforming Agricultural Trade Through Partnerships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Vendoor: Operating System for Market Businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n