NRS didn’t close our office, says OPay
Omeiza Bilal
OPay Digital Services Limited has dismissed online platforms and social media reports claiming that its Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) over alleged non-compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.
In a statement issued by its management, the digital payment platform described the reports as incorrect and misleading.
According to OPay, its offices across Nigeria, including Lagos and Abuja, remained open and fully operational saying that it would continue to serve its customers, partners, and merchants without disruption.
“As a responsible financial technology company operating in Nigeria, we are compliant with all applicable tax obligations and regulatory requirements. We work closely and transparently with all relevant government agencies and regulatory authorities to ensure that our operations consistently meet statutory standards.
“The notice referenced in the reports arose from a recent industry-wide directive by the NRS requesting payment platforms to distinctly separate certain statutory charges on their applications for easier reconciliation and transparency.
“This administrative clarification affects multiple operators across the industry, not OPay alone. The suggestion that the notice indicates non-payment of taxes is therefore factually incorrect and misleading.
“Equally troubling is the selective and deliberate singling out of OPay in a matter that concerns the wider industry. Such reporting not only distorts the facts but also appears calculated to undermine the reputation of a company that has consistently demonstrated strong compliance, transparency, and cooperation with regulators.
For the avoidance of doubt, the information currently circulating online suggesting that OPay is shutting down or our offices have been shut down should be disregarded, as it does not reflect the true situation,” OPay said, in the statement.
The company insisted that will continue to support Nigeria’s digital economy by providing secure, reliable, and inclusive financial services to millions of users nationwide.
