Proof of Usefulness Report

Gosub.ng

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+236
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Gosub.ng is a legitimate, active VTU (Virtual Top Up) and bill payment platform in Nigeria, operating since 2020. External search verifies claims of ~100,000 users and functioning services, positioning it well within the 'Small but promising' tier. However, the submission itself was poor, containing exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and missing financial data ('marketcap: null'), which heavily impacted the Quality Factors. The project solves a genuine local problem (affordable data) but lacks technical innovation, relying on standard reseller models.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+100.0
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+50.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+262.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+236

Project Details

Description
Gosub.ng is a data plan reselling, airtime recharge, airtime conversion, and bill payment processing application that is revolutionizing the way Nigerians access the internet and pay their bills.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline