The Digest:
OPay has dismissed circulating reports that its Lagos and Abuja offices were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) over alleged tax violations, describing the claims as misleading. In a statement, the fintech company confirmed its offices nationwide remain open and fully operational, continuing to serve customers, partners, and merchants without disruption. OPay stated it remains compliant with all tax obligations under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, including Value Added Tax and Company Income Tax provisions. The company explained that a recent industry-wide NRS directive requiring payment platforms to separate statutory charges on applications for reconciliation purposes affected multiple operators, not just OPay. "The suggestion that the notice indicates non-payment of taxes is factually incorrect and misleading," the company said, urging the public to disregard claims of shutdown or office sealing.
Key Points
- OPay denies reports of office closure over tax issues.
- Confirms all offices open, fully operational.
- Remains compliant with Nigeria Tax Act 2025 obligations.
- NRS directive on statutory charges industry-wide, not specific to OPay.
- Urges the public to disregard misleading shutdown claims.
Sources: Company Statement
