The network goes out. Again. A shopkeeper in Abeokuta stands helpless as customers grow impatient, no signal, no sales, no receipts, no records. For thousands of merchants across Nigeria, unreliable internet means missed income, hectic operations, and broken trust. That’s why Lumi Business built Offline Mode, to keep businesses running even when the network isn’t.
Lumi Business, a leading provider of payment, inventory, expense and accounting management software for African SMEs, has officially launched Offline Mode, a powerful new feature that allows merchants to sell through the Lumi POS software without internet access. Once connection is restored, all sales data, inventory updates and reports sync automatically to your online database, with no data loss or duplication.
In a market where connectivity is still unreliable and data costs remain high, Lumi Business is one of the few platforms in Nigeria that offers true offline functionality without losing the advantages of cloud based systems. Merchants can now access products and pricing, issue receipts and complete transactions without an internet connection, ensuring that business never stops.
Offline Mode strengthens Lumi’s commitment to building for resilience, reliability and growth helping merchants thrive no matter where they are or how they sell.
“We built Offline Mode with the realities of our merchants in mind,” said Wale Adeniji, CEO at Lumi Business. “We know internet outages can bring business to a standstill. With this release, we are ensuring that no merchant ever has to lose a sale or pause operations because of poor connectivity.”
Key benefits of offline mode
- Sell with or without internet access
- Instant access to product and pricing information
- Automatic syncing to online database once online
- Issue receipts and track sales without disruption
- Manage sales across multiple stores and devices
The bigger picture: Extending the power of the Lumi platform
Offline Mode is not just another feature. It’s a key step in Lumi’s journey to become the operating system for commerce in Africa. From day one, Lumi has focused on building tools that reflect how entrepreneurs actually work whether they are managing a single store, multiple outlets or selling across channels.
The platform already supports hundreds of SMEs across Nigeria with powerful tools for point of sale, inventory management, payments, expense tracking, loyalty and free branded storefronts. Its inventory engine is regarded as one of the most advanced in Nigeria, offering real-time stock tracking, batch control, multi-location management and automated restock alerts.
With Chowdeck integration, restaurants and food vendors can sync online delivery orders directly into their inventory and sales flow. Lumi also includes built-in tools to manage expenses, reward loyal customers and access real-time performance reports, all synced through the Cloud.
Offline Mode is currently available on Windows devices, with Android and iOS versions rolling out soon. Merchants can contact the Lumi Customer Success team to request early access and join the waitlist. For more information, visit www.lumibusiness.io.
