Most software project failures aren't technical — they're process failures. Here's the complete ZikarelHub process for building software for Nigerian businesses, phase by phase.
Process at a Glance
Week 1-2: Discovery & Scope Document
Week 2-4: Design & Prototype (Figma)
Week 4-12+: Development (2-week Agile sprints)
Final 2wks: Testing & QA
Launch: Deployment + Full Handover
3 Months: Post-Launch Support (included)
Phase 1 — Discovery
Structured sessions to map requirements precisely. Nigerian-specific requirements identified explicitly — Paystack webhook handling, NDPR compliance approach, offline state behavior, budget Android device targets.
Output: A detailed scope document with every feature, every integration and every acceptance criterion. You approve it before development starts.
Phase 2 — Design
Wireframes → High-fidelity Figma → Interactive prototype. Nigerian UX baked in: mobile-first, offline states designed, Nigerian phone formats, NGN currency display, Nigerian states in address fields.
You approve the design before development starts. The Figma file is yours.
Phase 3 — Development
2-week sprints. Week 1 build. Week 2 test internally and demo to client.
You see working software every 2 weeks. Problems surface when they're cheap to fix — not at the end.
Sprint structure:
├── Week 1: Development + internal code review
└── Week 2: QA + client demo + next sprint scope confirmed
Phase 4 — Testing & QA
- Functional testing against every acceptance criterion
- 3G network throttle testing (1.6Mbps)
- Real budget Android device testing (Tecno Spark, Infinix)
- Security testing (SQLi, XSS, IDOR, auth bypass)
- Payment flow testing including failure scenarios
No known bugs go to production.
Phase 5 — Launch
Full deployment + DNS + SSL + monitoring + staff training + documentation + source code handover to client repository.
100% source code ownership. No strings.
Phase 6 — Post-Launch Support
3 months included:
- Critical issues: 2hr response, 24hr resolution
- High priority: 4hr response, 48hr resolution
- Bug fixes at no additional cost
- Monthly check-in call
This is how ZikarelHub builds. Consistently. Transparently. Accountable at every phase.
Questions about our process or want to discuss a project? Drop a comment or reach us at zikarelhub.tech 👇
