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The oil and gas industry is still one of the most competitive sector all over the world. With over 6000 fuel stations in Nigeria, it is highly important for fuel business owners to be at the top of their game and at all times. So here are some tips that should help your fuel business stay ahead in the industry. Employees that adds value: Employees play a major role in the success of a business, everything they do matters, from their attitude to work, to their behavior towards customers, all must be taken into consideration and also monitored. There are …

Nigeria is one of the highest consumers of fuel in the world and at the same time one of the top producers of Oil. With a daily consumption average of 35 million litres and over 25000 registered fuel stations, running a fuel station business in Nigeria looks promising. Like many businesses in other sectors, the retail fuels market is saddled with huge challenges that makes one ponder if there is any point owning a fuel station. It was for this reason that We (Smartflow Technologies Limited) began this journey to digitize the retail fuels ecosystem in Africa (starting with Nigeria), …

Have you tried every OLD trick in the book and you are still struggling with growing sales in your fuel business? Why not try a NEW trick OUT of the book? One of the greatest mistakes to make as a business owner is not moving with the trend; consumer behavior is dynamic, consumer preferences change, buying patterns, attitudes & trends etc. For an industry as competitive as oil and gas, it is becoming increasingly difficult for oil companies to retain their old customers and attract new ones. As a result, they are unable to grow sales. As long as everyone keeps trying the …

Disrupting the Nigerian downstream ecosystem with technology has always been the mantra of Smartflow Technologies Limited. As it is our goal to ensure value is delivered to our customers through digital technology, we launched Cupid Fueling. Cupid Fueling is a cloud based SaaS fuel monitoring system that controls and monitors fueling activities of vehicles. This platform was built to meet the needs of fuel retailers and fuel consumers (either corporate or private). As a fuel consumer, it is increasingly vital to optimize your fuel spend while completely cutting out all forms of malpractices during the fueling process. With Cupid Fueling, …

The key to DEVELOPMENT is MAINTENANCE! When things are running smoothly, it might be easy to overlook common maintenance chores such as inspection and replacement of parts. But nothing could be farther from the truth; a slight malfunction can be the cause of an entire shutdown. As we know, fuel pump dispensers are used in dispensing and monitoring liquid or gaseous fuel. However, an unexpected failure in a fueling station will interrupt the sale process and lead to costly downtime that can impact you significantly. This brings us to how to detect a faulty fuel pump dispenser. Common symptoms fuel …

Lubrication is mainly believed to make parts of a machine “slippery”. In reality, they are substances which play a major role in the bearing and longevity of machinery by; Reducing wear of moving parts Reducing friction between rotating and stationary parts Absorbing shock Reducing operating temperatures Minimizing corrosion of metal surfaces Keeping contaminants out of the system Sealing and protecting components. However, lubricants will need to be replaced from time to time. Contaminants may build up within the lubricant itself or may simply need to be changed, resulting in the creation of lubricant waste. But then, what happens when the …

Managing a pool of commercial vehicle can be very rewarding, also demanding and tricky. Been faced with challenges from all aspect, varying from internal to external factors have been seen as a norm. One of the biggest cost-saving challenges for a fleet manager is the ever-increasing rise in fuel cost. Fluctuations in market price and the external factors that influence price are beyond the control of a fleet manager. However, living in an era of rapid technological advancement makes life so much easier. Gone are those days when fleet managers document fuel data with pen and paper. The time spent recording is …

Composite manhole covers prevent any ingress of surface water into chambers above the underground tank. As well as being lightweight, it is typically a third of the weight of an equivalent-size cover produced in metal or concrete, It also eliminates the risk of back injury and crushed fingers with their ergonomically-designed lifting aid, which enables safe lifting from waist height …

Smartflow attended the Gilbarco Veeder root 2020 EMEA distributors conference in Abu Dhabi where we were presented two awards; Outstanding Performance in Red Jacket Sales STPs and Outstanding Performance in New Product Launch. We were also very excited to be a part of the launch event of the Latitude pump with media display.   …

We are proud to be a sponsor of the Smaller World 2020, a charity fundraising event for underprivileged children in Nigeria. This fundraising event will be happening on 15th March 2020. Smaller World is part of IWOC (International Women’s Organisation for Charity), an organisation which hosts a yearly event called “Small World”, being a fundraising event for the benefit of Nigerian Charities hosted by the National & International Women’s Group. Smaller World grew out of a desire to give the children that cannot attend the main event, an opportunity to contribute to the Small World Objective of raising funds for …