OPay Digital Services Limited has dismissed social media claims that its offices in Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service over alleged tax non-compliance.
In an official statement, the fintech company clarified that all its offices across Nigeria remain open and fully operational, serving customers, partners, and merchants without disruption. The reports alleging failure to meet Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax obligations under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 were deemed inaccurate.
“OPay has consistently complied with all statutory tax and regulatory requirements governing fintech operators in Nigeria,” the statement read. “We work transparently with all relevant government agencies to ensure our operations meet statutory standards at all times.”
The company explained that the notice cited in online reports was related to a recent industry-wide directive from the Nigeria Revenue Service, which requested payment platforms to distinctly separate certain statutory charges in their applications to improve reconciliation and transparency.
“This directive affects multiple operators across the payment ecosystem and should not be interpreted as OPay failing to meet tax obligations. The suggestion is factually incorrect and misleading,” the firm emphasized.
OPay also expressed concern over what it described as the deliberate singling out of the company in media reports, calling such coverage misleading and damaging to its reputation.
The firm urged the public to disregard claims suggesting that its offices were shut or that it is ceasing operations, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital economy by delivering secure, reliable, and inclusive financial services to millions of users nationwide.
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