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Market shopping and doorstep delivery in Ilorin

Your market run is now our job.

Market stress ends here. No crowd, no heat, no asking prices from stall to stall. People who know the markets shop your list for fresh, quality foodstuff and groceries and bring them to your door. We also shop other things for your home.

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Baskets of vegetables and plantains at a market

Market list

  • Vegetable oil, 5kg2 bottles
  • Tomatoes1 basket
  • Rice, 50kg1 bag
  • Ripe plantain2 bunches

How it works

  1. Rice, beans and vegetables in market bowls 1

    Send your list

    Tell us the item, quantity, type or size and brand. We handle the rest.

  2. Vegetables and pantry goods packed in a box 2

    We shop to your list

    We buy exactly what you listed. If anything is unclear, we confirm with you before we shop.

  3. Grocery bags beside a doorway 3

    We deliver to your doorstep

    Your order arrives at your door on our delivery day.

Baskets of produce under market awnings

Not sure where to buy something?

Tell us what you want. We know the right markets, shops and trusted sellers. We go there, get it, and bring it to you.

What we shop for

  • Fresh produce and foodstuff
    Foodstuff

    Rice, beans, garri, yam, semovita and flour, spaghetti and pasta, vegetable and palm oil, tomatoes and pepper, plantain, eggs, fresh fish and meat, and more.

  • Pantry staples and groceries on a table
    Groceries

    Milk and cereals, tea and beverages, noodles, seasoning and spices, sugar and salt, biscuits and snacks, canned foods, drinks, and more.

  • Household supplies and folded towels
    Household items

    Cleaning and laundry supplies, tissue, buckets and storage, light bulbs and batteries, and more.

Also for your home

  • Toiletries and personal care

    Soap and body wash, toothpaste and brushes, body cream, sanitary items, diapers, and more.

  • Kitchenware and utensils

    Pots and pans, plates and cutlery, cooking utensils, flasks and food containers, and more.

  • Bedding and towels

    Bedsheets, duvets and pillows, blankets, towels, curtains, and more.

  • Electronics and appliances

    Fridges and freezers, televisions, fans, blenders, kettles, irons, and more. Bought only from shops that give a warranty, and tested before delivery.

  • Furniture

    Beds, sofas and chairs, tables, wardrobes, shelves, and more. Bought only from shops that give a warranty.

  • Everything to stock a home

Tap a category to see examples. If it is not listed, just ask.

Weekly or monthly, your choice.

We deliver on Saturdays and at month-end. Order any day of the week and pay any time, ideally at least 48 hours before delivery so we can plan our routes. If month-end falls on a Sunday, we deliver on the Saturday before.

Deliveries run between 9am and 3pm. We message you the evening before with your approximate time, and call you before we leave the market and again when we are heading to your community.

Need a different time? Ask for a special arrangement and we will agree it with you personally. Last-minute orders are possible, but earlier orders come first.

Bags of groceries beside a doorway
Delivery daysSaturdays and month-end
Delivery hours9am to 3pm
PaymentAny day, ideally 48 hours before delivery
Another time?Ask for a special arrangement

Simple pricing, no surprises

Your items

At the current market or shop price

Transport

Covers the trips to the market or shop and delivery to your doorstep. It is never a fixed amount: it depends on your location and the size and weight of your goods

Packaging

A small fee to sort and pack your goods with care so they arrive in good order

Service charge

5% of what we actually spend on your items

Example

Groceries that come to ₦100,000 at the market carry a 5% service charge of ₦5,000. The same 5% applies to electronics, appliances and furniture. Transport is quoted separately for each order, and transport and packaging are added to your confirmed total.

If prices change

Prices move, so we always buy at the current market or shop price and send you the confirmed total before you pay.

If a price has gone up, you choose what we do: ask you first, approve up to a set percentage, or reduce the quantity. If a price goes down, we refund the difference within 24 hours.

After shopping, we send you a short price sheet showing what we actually paid and any difference from your confirmed total.

You pay by bank transfer.

Electronics, appliances and furniture

We buy these only from shops that give a warranty. We do not buy any item that has no warranty.

Electronics and appliances are tested before delivery.

Heavy and bulky items such as fridges and furniture need transport that depends on their size, so we confirm the transport fee with you before you pay.

We shop to your list

Your list is the record. Item, quantity, size and brand are written down and kept.

If something is unclear, unavailable or different from what you asked, we confirm with you before proceeding, according to your instructions.

You decide in advance how unavailable items are handled: contact you, substitute or skip.

Every order gets a reference number you can quote at any time.

Send us your first list

Fill in the form, then tap Confirm on WhatsApp to send it to us. We reply to confirm your items and total.

Your list

The clearer the list, the more exactly we shop it. You can add or change items until you pay.

We always buy at the current market or shop price.

Delivery details

Your order

We use your details only to process your order.

Now serving Ilorin. More cities coming soon.

We deliver anywhere in Ilorin. Wherever you are in the city, send us your list. Not in Ilorin? Put your city in the order form and we will tell you when we arrive.

Meet the founders

DE-Shoppers began with a simple idea: to bridge the gap between people and the market, so you get fresh goods without the trip.

Emmanuel Alonge, co-founder of DE-Shoppers

Emmanuel Alonge

Co-founder and Head of Operations

Emmanuel brings over five years of experience in Ilorin's foodstuff trade. He began as a store manager with a foodstuff company, with stores in Tanke and inside Mandate Market, and rose to district manager. Supplying retailers, wholesalers and some of the city's major restaurants taught him where to buy, when to buy and how to buy. At DE-Shoppers, he brings that knowledge of the market to every order.

“Behind every shopping list is a family to feed or a business to keep running. When the right goods arrive on time, it matters.”
David Ologe, co-founder of DE-Shoppers

David Ologe

Co-founder and Head of Administration

David is a business-minded professional with a background in accounting, audit and sales. He carried out statutory audits across Abuja, Katsina and Kano with Mustapha Mubashir & Co., and has client-facing sales experience in insurance and real estate.

“People have better things to do with their time than spend it in a hot market. We built DE-Shoppers to bridge that gap.”

Frequently asked questions

Prices and payment

How do I know the prices?

Add a price per unit if you have one, or leave it blank. Either way, we buy at the current market price, cost your list and send you the full total on WhatsApp before anything is bought.

The price I entered is lower than the current price. What happens?

We buy at the current market price and send you the confirmed total before you pay. You can approve it, reduce quantities or remove items. You never pay more than the total you confirm.

What if prices go up before you shop?

You choose in the order form: we ask you first, approve up to a set percentage, or reduce the quantity. We do not pay more than you allowed.

What if prices go down?

We refund the difference within 24 hours.

Will I see what you actually paid?

Yes. After shopping, we send a short price sheet with what we paid and any difference or refund.

What is the service charge?

It is our charge for doing the shopping for you: 5% of what we actually spend on your items.

How is transport charged?

It covers the trips to the market or shop and delivery to your doorstep. It is never a fixed fee: it depends on where you live and on the size and weight of your goods. We confirm it in your total before you pay. For very large loads or heavy items such as fridges and furniture that need a bigger vehicle, we confirm the cost with you first.

What is the packaging fee?

It is a small fee that covers sorting your goods and packing them with care, so everything reaches your door fresh and in good order.

How do I pay?

By bank transfer. We send our account details on WhatsApp when we confirm your order, and we ask you to put your order reference in the transfer. You can pay any day after ordering, ideally at least 48 hours before delivery.

Your list and your order

How do I know you bought exactly what I listed?

Your list is written down with the item, quantity, size and brand, and every order has a reference number. We confirm any vague item with you before we shop, so there are no surprises on delivery day.

What if an item is not available?

You choose in the order form: we contact you first, substitute the closest match, or skip the item.

Can I choose the brand or size?

Yes. Put the brand and size on your list. We know the best market or shop for each item, so we choose where to shop. If you have a strong preference, mention it in your notes and we will talk.

I do not know where to buy something. Can you help?

Yes. Tell us what you want. We know the right markets, shops and trusted sellers, so we go there, get it, and bring it to you.

Do you buy electronics, appliances and furniture?

Yes. We shop for everything in the home, from foodstuff to kitchenware, bedding, electronics and furniture. We buy these items only from shops that give a warranty, and we do not buy any item that has no warranty. Electronics and appliances are tested before delivery.

Can I change my list after sending it?

Yes, until you pay. Message us on WhatsApp with your order reference and tell us what to add or change.

Delivery

Which days do you deliver?

Saturdays and month-end. If month-end falls on a Sunday, we deliver on the Saturday before. You can order and pay on any day of the week.

What time will my order arrive?

Deliveries run between 9am and 3pm. We message you the evening before with your approximate time, and we call you before we leave the market or shop and again when we are heading to your community. For a specific time, choose Special arrangement in the order form.

Can I order for the whole month?

Yes. Choose a weekly or monthly plan, or a one-time order. Monthly restocking works well for items like rice, beans and yams.

Can I get my order sooner?

Last-minute orders are possible, but earlier orders come first. For a different delivery time, ask for a special arrangement and we will agree it with you personally.

Do you deliver to my area?

We deliver anywhere in Ilorin. If you are in another city, put it in the order form or message us, and we will tell you when we arrive.

Business or bulk order?

For retailers, restaurants and anyone buying in larger quantities. Message us on WhatsApp and we will take it from there.

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Produce displayed at an outdoor market

Your list. Our legwork. Your doorstep.

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