Editor’s Note: This article was originally written on May 2, 2025 and is being republished here for archival purposes.

“At Flutterwave, we are committed to leveraging technology to drive efficiency and economic growth. By making tax payments easier and more transparent, we are helping to digitize government collections and support national development, which is in line with our mission.”

~Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave

Revolutionising Revenue: A New Era of Transparent, Efficient Tax Payments Begins

In a groundbreaking move set to transform Nigeria’s financial landscape, Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to digitise tax collection nationwide. This collaboration marks a significant leap toward enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in government revenue processes.

The initiative aims to simplify tax compliance for both individuals and businesses by offering multiple digital payment options, real-time reporting, and offline functionality for taxpayers in areas with limited internet access. With this integration, tax payments—ranging from levies to statutory fees—can now be made seamlessly through Flutterwave’s secure digital infrastructure.

Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Governance

The partnership empowers Nigerians—both locally and in the diaspora—to settle their tax obligations securely and efficiently, reinforcing efforts to improve voluntary compliance and streamline revenue administration.

Speaking on the partnership, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave, highlighted the transformative potential of digital solutions in public finance:

“At Flutterwave, we are committed to leveraging technology to drive efficiency and economic growth. By making tax payments easier and more transparent, we are helping to digitize government collections and support national development, which is in line with our mission.”

This collaboration supports FIRS’s broader strategy to modernise tax administration and enhance the overall taxpayer experience. By embracing digital transformation, the government aims to boost compliance rates, reduce leakages, and build trust through transparency in public finance.

Supporting National Development Through Digital Finance

The digitisation of tax payments is more than a technological advancement—it is a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s digital financial ecosystem, ensuring that the process of tax remittance is no longer cumbersome or opaque.

With digital platforms like Flutterwave at the forefront, Nigeria is taking firm steps towards becoming a more digitally inclusive economy, where financial innovation supports not only businesses but also national growth and development goals.

This partnership could also serve as a model for other African nations looking to modernise public sector payment systems and improve revenue mobilisation through technology.

Reference/Citation

• Flutterwave Official Website

• Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

• Press release statements from Olugbenga Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave.