Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced its partnership with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to digitalize tax collection across Nigeria.
The collaboration introduces a comprehensive digital payment system that allows businesses and individuals to pay taxes, levies, and other statutory fees through Flutterwave’s secure infrastructure. The system offers multiple digital payment options, real-time tracking of payments, and notably, offline capabilities for areas with limited internet connectivity.
“By making tax payments easier and more transparent, we are helping to digitize government collections and support national development,” Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, Flutterwave’s CEO, said.
For a country with one of the world’s lowest tax-to-GDP ratios at approximately 6%, this partnership could significantly boost compliance rates by addressing longstanding issues of complexity and inaccessibility in the tax system.
The initiative particularly benefits Nigerians in rural areas and those living abroad, who can now remotely fulfill their tax obligations through a secure platform. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, also stand to gain from the simplified payment process.
“Working with the public sector is pivotal to shaping the future of digital payments in Nigeria,” noted Olufunmilayo Olaniyi, Flutterwave’s Senior Vice President of Business Development.
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This partnership aligns with broader government digitalization efforts, including the upcoming launch of FIRS’s “e-Invoice” platform in July 2025, which aims to enhance invoice management and provide real-time visibility into business transactions.
Flutterwave continues to expand its role in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem through various strategic partnerships, including recent collaborations with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to promote financial security and digital innovation.
