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A MANDE officer with a tablet talks through a job with a maker at his bench

News·Oct 16th, 2026

Our policies, rewritten in plain words

We've rewritten our terms and policies so they match how MANDE works today, and added new ones for jobs, machine bookings and the community.

  • A maker checks planks of timber in an open-air timber yard

    Workshop tips·Oct 16th, 2026

    Choosing and storing timber in Nigeria's climate

    Heat, humidity and the rainy season all move wood. How to choose timber that behaves, and store it so it stays that way.

  • A maker in safety glasses and ear defenders operates a CNC router

    Workshop tips·Oct 16th, 2026

    Keeping your workshop safe

    Dust, blades and fire are the big three risks in any furniture workshop. Simple habits that keep you and your team safe.

  • A maker in a dust mask applies stain to a wooden sideboard

    Workshop tips·Oct 15th, 2026

    Finishing that passes sign-off first time

    Most rejections happen at the very end. A finishing routine that gets the last stage right, and the 5-star rating with it.

  • A maker points at a job's drawings on the bench beside a sideboard being clamped

    Guides·Oct 15th, 2026

    Asking for more time on a job, the right way

    Extensions are there for real delays. How much you can ask for, when to ask, and the time you get back without asking.

  • A workshop owner stands beside a new machine, still in its plastic wrapping

    Guides·Oct 15th, 2026

    Choosing the right MANDE plan for your workshop

    Solo Artisan, Workshop or Studio? How to pick the plan that fits your team today, and when to move up.

  • A furniture maker's hands holding a phone in the workshop, with MANDE's Payment received and wallet balance cards

    News·Oct 14th, 2026

    Withdrawing your earnings costs nothing

    MANDE doesn't charge a fee to withdraw, and we cover our payment partner's transfer fee. Here's how withdrawals work.

  • A furniture maker at work, with the words "Skill was never the problem."

    News·Oct 14th, 2026

    Skill was never the problem: the gaps MANDE fills

    Nigeria's furniture makers can build almost anything. What holds a workshop back is everything around the work. Here's what we do about it.

  • A furniture maker's sawdust-covered hands holding a phone in the workshop

    Workshop tips·Oct 13th, 2026

    Saving for your workshop, one job at a time

    Small, steady savings add up. Here’s a simple way to put money aside from every job, ready for the tools and space you need next.

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