- Flutterwave partnered with the Federal Inland Revenue Service on digital tax payment
- It said its partnership with government institutions is to shape the future of digital payments
- Flutterwave has been playing a role in expanding Nigeria’s security and technological advancements
Flutterwave, an African financial technology (fintech) company, has partnered with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to facilitate digital tax payments.
The partnership will see the FIRS leverage Flutterwave’s secure and seamless payment infrastructure to collect taxes, levies, and other statutory payments from businesses and individuals across the country.
Speaking on the development, the CEO of Flutterwave, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, noted that the company is committed to driving efficiency and using technology to ease tax payments.
He said the initiative focuses on simplifying tax compliance by offering multiple payment options, real-time reporting, and offline capabilities for those with limited internet access.
“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 digitise government collections and support national development, which is in line with our mission.
“The partnership enhances the tax payment process by offering multiple digital payment options, real-time reporting and tracking, offline tax payment capabilities, and a secure platform that caters to Nigerians both at home and abroad.
“These innovations align with the FIRS’ broader strategy to modernise government revenue collection and improve taxpayer experience,” Agboola stated.
Flutterwave’s partnership to shape future of digital payments
In her comments, the Senior Vice-President, Business Development of Flutterwave Olufunmilayo Olaniyi, stated that the company was deliberately collaborating with public institutions to shape the future of digital payments.
Olaniyi noted that the partnerships aimed to deliver solutions that serve the needs of Nigerians better.
“Working with the public sector is pivotal to shaping the future of digital payments in Nigeria.
“This underscores our commitment to delivering solutions that serve Nigerians better, foster trust, and drive impactful innovation through strategic collaboration,” she noted.
Flutterwave’s role in Nigeria’s security, technological advancements
Beyond tax payments, Flutterwave has shown commitment to drive Nigeria’s expanding security and technological advancements.
In 2024, the company partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a cybercrime research centre.
It also partnered with the National Information and Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Alami in February 2025 to drive transformation and empower small and medium enterprises in the tech and creative industries.
Flutterwave seeks FG’s support to list on NGX
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the Nigerian financial technology (fintech) company, Flutterwave, sought the support of President Bola Tinubu to list on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, made the request during a meeting with the President on Saturday, February 22.
