Nigeria's B2B Sourcing Operating System • Live & Active
Powering ₦5.85M in verified enterprise procurement across Nigeria.
Connect directly with 1,450+ CAC-vetted manufacturers, packaging converters, and bulk aggregators across Lagos, Kano, Aba, Port Harcourt, and Abuja. Compare competitive quotes in 18 hours with CBN-regulated milestone escrow.
₦5.85M
Gross Trade Value Processed
1,450+
CAC-Vetted Active Suppliers
18 hrs
Average Quote Turnaround
98.6%
Order Delivery SLA
CAC Registered Suppliers NDPR Compliant by Design FIRS E-Invoicing Ready CBN-Regulated Partner Escrow 5 Active Nigerian Corridors
The Live Platform
Engineered for how serious trade happens in Nigeria.
Explore how Sokora digitizes the end-to-end sourcing workflow — from CAC registry verification to 18-hour quote comparisons and milestone payment escrow.
18-Hour Average Response Time
Compare 3 to 5 verified quotes side by side.
Stop copy-pasting WhatsApp screenshots into disorganized spreadsheets. Issue structured RFQs once and receive standard Naira pricing, lead times, payment terms, and delivery milestones.
Transparent unit rates in Naira (₦) with zero middleman markups
Verified delivery lead times with penalty SLAs
Direct comparison of Net-30 vs Escrow terms
RFQ-2026-089240,000 Heavy-Duty 5-Ply Shipping Cartons
3 Quotes ReceivedRecommendedSupplier A (Ikeja, Lagos)
₦340 / unit • ₦13.6MLead time: 4 business daysPayment: Milestone Escrow (Net-15)Rating: 99.4% (58 orders)
Supplier B (Ota, Ogun)₦375 / unit • ₦15.0M
Lead time: 6 business daysPayment: 100% Escrow on dispatchRating: 98.1% (34 orders)
Supplier C (Aba Commercial Hub)₦390 / unit • ₦15.6M
Lead time: 7 business daysPayment: Net 30 with corporate PORating: 97.5% (21 orders)
Operational Track Record
Real numbers from a live Nigerian B2B operating system.
Unlike speculative directories, Sokora processes live commercial orders daily. Here is what our active network delivers across Nigerian enterprise supply chains.
GMV Transacted
₦5.85M
Cumulative gross merchandise value processed across manufacturing, construction, and agricultural raw materials.
Verified transaction records
Verified Supplier Base
1,450+
Manufacturers, converters, and primary aggregators with active CAC status, TIN, and audited production premises.
Zero unvetted brokers allowed
Enterprise & SME Buyers
25
Active commercial procurement teams relying on Sokora for recurring raw materials, packaging, and consumables.
92% repeat ordering rate
Turnaround Time
18 hrs
Average time from RFQ release to receiving 3 comparable, verified quotes — down from 6 days on WhatsApp.
3.4x faster sourcing cycle
Delivery SLA
98.6%
Successful milestone deliveries signed off on digital Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) without commercial dispute.
Escrow protection backed
Buyer Cost Savings
₦210M+
Documented purchasing savings delivered to enterprise buyers by eliminating layered middlemen and spot gouging.
14.2% average price reduction
Active Commercial Categories
What Nigerian businesses source on Sokora every day.
310 Active Suppliers12-24h response
FMCG & Rigid Packaging
Corrugated cartons, PET preforms, tinplates, self-adhesive labels, stretch wraps and shrink films.
Key hub: Lagos & AgbaraRequest RFQ
245 Active Suppliers18-36h response
Building & Structural Materials
Certified TMT rebar, bulk Dangote & BUA cement, structural steel sections, aggregate and MEP conduits.
Key hub: Abuja & Port HarcourtRequest RFQ
190 Active Suppliers14-28h response
Industrial Chemicals & Polymers
HDPE, LDPE, Polypropylene granules, masterbatch, caustic soda, industrial solvents and surfactants.
Key hub: Lagos & KanoRequest RFQ
360 Active Suppliers24-48h response
Agro-Commodities & Grains
Soya beans, maize, sorghum, crude palm oil (CPO), shea nuts, sesame and processed feed ingredients.
Key hub: Kano, Kaduna & IbadanRequest RFQ
185 Active Suppliers18-48h response
Heavy Spares & Industrial Electricals
Electric motors, helical gearboxes, industrial ball bearings, high-voltage switchgears and cables.
Key hub: Aba, Onitsha & LagosRequest RFQ
160 Active Suppliers12-24h response
Safety & Corporate Consumables
Certified PPE gear, safety boots, high-spec workwear, thermal receipt rolls and bulk corporate stationery.
Key hub: Lagos & AbujaRequest RFQ
The Paradigm Shift
The old way vs. the Sokora live operating system.
Why forward-thinking Nigerian procurement teams are abandoning chaotic WhatsApp chats for an auditable, verified operating layer.
Sourcing Before Sokora (Informal & Fragile)
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Chaotic WhatsApp Threads: Vital price quotes, delivery promises, and specs buried in fragmented group chats and personal inboxes.
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Unverified Middlemen: Multiple layers of brokers quoting inflated markups with no physical warehouse or audited CAC entity.
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6-Day Quote Turnaround: Chasing suppliers for days while production lines stall and port demurrage costs escalate.
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Cash Advance Risk: Paying 70-100% upfront to unverified bank accounts with zero delivery guarantee or escrow protection.
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Audit Nightmare: Finance and compliance teams struggle with missing invoices, counterfeit paper receipts, and zero paper trails.
Sourcing With Sokora (Verified & Structured)
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One Centralized Operating Layer: Single structured dashboard with RFQs, quotes, POs, and invoices synced across procurement and finance.
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1,450+ CAC-Verified Primary Sources: Direct factory and aggregator sourcing with verified RC/BN numbers and physical audits.
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18-Hour Guaranteed Quotes: Standardized side-by-side Naira comparison matrix delivered in hours with transparent pricing.
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CBN-Regulated Milestone Escrow: Funds securely held until digital Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) are verified upon arrival.
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100% Audit-Ready Governance: Digital e-waybills, 3-way automated matching, and NDPR-compliant export for SAP, ERP, and tax audits.
Verified Network Spotlight
Active Nigerian suppliers ready to quote today.
Browse verified profiles with documented fulfillment track records, verified CAC registrations, and audited physical plants.
VerifiedRC 1482910
Apex PolyPack Industries Ltd
Tier-1 Certified Manufacturer
Ikeja Industrial Zone, Lagos
Category:Packaging & Flexibles
Fulfillment SLA:99.4%
Volume Processed:₦840M+ GMV
Lead Time:3-5 days delivery
VerifiedRC 1720491
Arewa Grain Aggregators Ltd
Verified Direct Aggregator
Bompai Industrial Estate, Kano
Category:Agricultural Commodities
Fulfillment SLA:98.8%
Volume Processed:₦1.2B+ GMV
Lead Time:4-7 days corridor freight
VerifiedRC 1290334
Niger Delta Precision Steel Ltd
ISO 9001 Certified Supplier
Trans-Amadi Layout, Port Harcourt
Category:Structural Metal & Piping
Fulfillment SLA:99.1%
Volume Processed:₦680M+ GMV
Lead Time:2-4 days regional transit
VerifiedRC 1630128
Eastern Industrial Spares Co.
Authorized Channel Distributor
Asaba-Onitsha Commercial Belt
Category:Motors, Bearings & Hydraulics
Fulfillment SLA:97.9%
Volume Processed:₦430M+ GMV
Lead Time:24-48 hours delivery
Case Studies in Nigeria
Measurable outcomes for active Nigerian procurement teams.
See how manufacturing leaders in Ikeja, construction contractors in Abuja, and beverage bottlers along the Lagos-Ogun corridor cut costs and turnaround times.
FMCG Food ManufacturerIkeja, Lagos
Eliminating corrugated box stock-outs and cutting packaging costs by 16.4%
The Challenge: Previously relied on 2 manual brokers over WhatsApp with volatile price gouging and unpredictable 14-day delivery lags.
The Solution: Connected to 5 pre-screened Nigerian corrugated converters on Sokora. Quote turnaround dropped to 14 hours with guaranteed milestone delivery and Net-30 payment escrow.
16.4%
Cost reduction
36 hours
Sourcing cycle
₦38.2M
Annual savings
Infrastructure & Civil WorksAbuja & Niger State
Procuring 3,200 MT of certified rebar with zero counterfeit incidence
The Challenge: High risk of substandard imported scrap rebar from unverified open market traders in northern distribution points.
The Solution: Issued standardized RFQs to certified primary Nigerian steel rolling mills with mill test certificates uploaded to the Sokora digital waybill vault.
100%
Batch pass rate
9 days
Lead time saved
₦184M
Transaction value
Beverage & Bottling CompanyOta, Ogun / Lagos Corridor
Stabilizing polymer resin procurement amid currency volatility
The Challenge: Fragmented quote tracking across spreadsheets meant procurement missed bulk order price discounts and suffered delayed production lines.
The Solution: Consolidated polymer sourcing across Sokora with multi-quote price comparison and transparent Naira spot indices.
99.2%
Delivery consistency
18 hrs
RFQ response time
₦420M
Gross spend managed
ROI Benchmark • Based on 25 Active Nigerian Buyers
Calculate how much your procurement team saves with Sokora.
By replacing fragmented middleman markups with direct competitive quotes from CAC-verified Nigerian manufacturers, businesses consistently save an average of 14.2% on procurement.
Your monthly sourcing spend:₦50 Million / month
₦5M / mo₦100M / mo₦200M / mo₦300M+ / mo
Estimated Monthly & Annual Impact
Estimated Monthly Savings
₦7.1M
14.2% average price reduction
Estimated Annual Savings
₦85.2M
Direct to operating margin
Procurement hours saved per month:90 hours
Average quote turnaround time:18 hours (down from 6 days)
Verified suppliers matched per RFQ:3 to 5 vetted options
National Footprint
Connecting Nigeria's vital commercial corridors.
Trade moves along specific economic arteries. Sokora maintains verified supplier clusters across Nigeria's core industrial belts, ensuring dependable regional freight and prompt quote turnaround.
Lagos
Ikeja & Apapa Commercial Axis
Kano
Bompai & Challawa Industrial Zones
Aba / Onitsha
Eastern Manufacturing & Trade Belt
Port Harcourt
Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout
Abuja & North Central
Idu Industrial Area & Commercial Depots
Live Operations Desk
Lagos • Kano • Port Harcourt Trade Monitoring
Real-time supply tracking across 14 commercial categories with 99.98% platform SLA.
Field Notes & Market Intelligence
Real operational insights from the Nigerian market.
Leadership
The people behind the system.
CTO & Co-founder
Tunde Adeyemi
Frequently Asked
Clear answers for serious buyers and suppliers.
Have specific procurement questions about CAC verification, escrow settlements, or category coverage? Our Lagos team is ready to assist.
