Run your import-export business from one account
Supplier payments, customs costs, forex tracking and expense management — all in one place. Built for Nigerian traders.
- Free to start
- No monthly fee
- Pay per transaction
Trading without systems costs more than you think
Without Niimbu
- Supplier payments are scattered across personal accounts, bureau de change and multiple company bank accounts
- Customs duties and port charges are paid in cash with no central record of total landed cost per shipment
- Exchange rates are locked in verbally with bureau de change operators and tracked on WhatsApp chats
- Form M numbers, bills of lading and inspection reports live in email threads and phone galleries
- No visibility into outstanding obligations to suppliers across multiple currencies
- Clearing agent settlements are delayed because someone has to reconcile every charge manually
With Niimbu
- All supplier payments flow through one account with multi-currency tracking and exchange rate records
- Customs duties, port charges and agent fees captured against each shipment for accurate landed cost
- Exchange rate locking with timestamped records and comparison against CBN rates
- Every document organised per shipment, Form M, bill of lading, inspection reports and duty receipts
- Real-time dashboard showing obligations to every supplier in every currency
- Clearing agent settlements calculated from verified charges and paid within agreed timelines
What better trade operations look like
₦850m+
Trade volume processed per quarter
34%
Reduction in payment reconciliation time
99.2%
Supplier payment accuracy rate
48 hrs
Average customs documentation turnaround
Pay every supplier on time, in any currency
Import businesses juggle payments in Naira, dollars, yuan and pounds across dozens of suppliers. Niimbu manages your multi-currency obligations, locks in rates when you need to, and ensures each payment reaches the right supplier with a full audit trail. No more scattered spreadsheets or missed wire transfers.
- Multi-currency accounts for USD, GBP, EUR and CNY obligations
- Payment scheduling aligned with shipment milestones
- Automated reconciliation against purchase orders and invoices
- Landed cost calculation per shipment including duties and freight
Keep every customs document in one place and track every shipment
Between Form M, bill of lading, clean report of inspection and customs duty payments, the paperwork for a single import can run to thirty pages. Niimbu organises documents per shipment, links costs to the right consignment and gives you a single view of every active import from Apapa to your warehouse.
- Document repository linked to each shipment and purchase order
- Customs duty tracking with duty rate references per HS code
- Shipment status from supplier dispatch through port clearance
- Broker settlement and clearing agent payment management
The tools your trade business needs
Multi-currency payments tracked
Hold and manage obligations in Naira, US dollars, British pounds, euros and Chinese yuan. See your exposure in each currency at a glance.
Customs clearance costs recorded
Log duties paid per shipment with HS codes, duty rates and duty amounts. Calculate landed cost including freight, insurance and port charges.
Supplier payments across borders
Track every supplier's payment terms, outstanding balances and shipment history. Know exactly what you owe and when it is due.
Forex conversion visible
Record exchange rates at the point of every transaction. Compare rates across bureau de change operators and track your cost of currency conversion over time.
Shipment costs per consignment
Follow each shipment from supplier dispatch through port clearance to warehouse delivery. All costs and documents linked to the shipment record.
Trade documentation linked to payments
Settle clearing agents with itemised breakdowns covering duty, haulage, terminal charges and agency fees. Each settlement links back to the specific shipment.
From sign-up to managing your trade operations
Open your account
Sign up with your phone number and business name. Add your suppliers, clearing agents and the trade routes you operate. No paperwork, no branch visit.
Set up suppliers and currencies
Register each supplier with their currency, payment terms and bank details. Add your bureau de change contacts and preferred exchange rates.
Log shipments and documents
Create a shipment against a purchase order. Attach Form M, bill of lading, inspection report and duty receipts. All costs are tracked per consignment.
Pay and reconcile
When payments are due, suppliers are paid in the right currency from your account. Every payment reconciles against the shipment and the purchase order automatically.
Trade finance should not be guesswork.
Niimbu gives you a single view of every supplier obligation, customs charge and shipment cost, so you know exactly where your money goes.
Questions import and export businesses ask
Everything you need to know about running your trade operations on Niimbu.
Is Niimbu built for Nigerian import and export businesses?
Yes. Niimbu is designed for Nigerian trade operations, from small importers bringing goods through Apapa and Tin Can Island to large export businesses shipping cocoa, sesame and cashew to international buyers. It handles multi-currency supplier payments, customs duty tracking, shipment documentation and clearing agent settlements in Naira and major foreign currencies.
Can I manage payments to suppliers in different currencies?
Yes. Niimbu supports multi-currency accounts. You can track obligations in US dollars, British pounds, euros, Chinese yuan and other currencies. Payments are recorded with the exchange rate at the point of transaction, and you can compare rates across your bureau de change contacts.
How does customs duty tracking work?
Every customs payment is logged against the specific shipment. You record the HS code, duty rate and duty amount paid. Over time, Niimbu calculates the full landed cost of each shipment including duty, freight, insurance and port charges, so you know your real cost per container.
Can I track shipments from supplier dispatch to warehouse delivery?
Yes. Each shipment is created against a purchase order and tracked through every stage, supplier dispatch, vessel departure, port arrival, customs clearance and delivery to your warehouse. All costs and documents are linked to the shipment record.
Does Niimbu handle Form M and other import documentation?
Yes. You can attach Form M numbers, bills of lading, clean report of inspection and other documents to each shipment. The documents are stored with the shipment record, so you never have to search through emails or phone galleries to find a duty receipt or inspection report.
How do clearing agent settlements work?
When your clearing agent completes customs clearance, you enter the itemised charges, duty, haulage, terminal handling, agency fees. Niimbu calculates the total owed and records the payment against the specific shipment. You see exactly how much you paid your agent per container.
Can I see my outstanding obligations to suppliers across currencies?
Yes. The dashboard shows what you owe to every supplier, organised by currency. You see upcoming payment deadlines, overdue amounts and total exposure per currency, so you can plan your foreign exchange purchases and avoid surprises.
Does Niimbu work for export businesses too?
Yes. Export businesses use Niimbu to track production costs, manage buyer invoices, record foreign currency receipts and reconcile payments from international buyers. Whether you export agricultural commodities, solid minerals or manufactured goods, the platform handles the full cycle from production to receipt.
Can I track exchange rate costs over time?
Yes. Every exchange rate transaction is recorded with the rate, the amount converted and the cost. Niimbu shows your average cost of currency conversion over time and compares it against CBN reference rates, so you know whether your bureau de change contacts are competitive.
What does it cost to get started?
Opening an account is free and there is no monthly platform fee. You pay per transaction when money moves, supplier payments, currency conversions and agent settlements. A quiet month costs you nothing, and you can add suppliers, agents and shipment routes without extra charges.
Import & Export is one of 25 industries on Niimbu
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