Interswitch drives digital innovation through seamless payments

In a move to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, Interswitch, a leading African technology company has reiterated its leadership in digital innovation by strategically supporting the launch of the NR Fuel App, a revolutionary platform developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) in partnership with Fidelity Bank.

Notably, the NR Fuel App was designed to tackle long-standing challenges in Nigeria’s downstream sector, including long queues, fuel shortages, and inefficiencies in the fueling process.

According to Baba Shettima Kukawa, executive director, Retail Operations and Mobility, NNPC Retail Limited, the app was developed to make fueling seamless, simpler, faster, smarter, and more secure, combining digital convenience with personalised service to transform the everyday fueling experience for Nigerians.

More than just a digital wallet, the NR Fuel App delivers a suite of user-focused innovative features. With a real-time smart station locator, users can effortlessly find the nearest NNPC retail outlet, significantly reducing the time spent searching for fuel. The app also enables users to pre-fund their accounts, simplifying payment planning and fuel purchases. In addition, its built-in budgeting and expense tracking tools help users monitor fuel spending, empowering them to manage costs more effectively and maximize value.

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Speaking during a panel session at the launch, Chinyere Don-Okhuofu, managing director, Industry Ecosystems (Interswitch Indeco), emphasized the importance and impact of the collaboration, noting Interswitch’s contribution in shaping Nigeria’s digital payments and e-commerce landscape. According to her:

“At Interswitch, we believe that innovation is most meaningful when it improves everyday life. For over two decades, we have been building and strengthening the digital infrastructure that powers Nigeria’s e-commerce ecosystem, and today’s launch is another major milestone. Our partnership with NNPC goes beyond payments. It represents a shared vision to redefine the fueling experience in Nigeria. The NR Fuel App is a clear example of how technology can transform a routine, everyday task into something smarter, faster, and more personal.

Now fully integrated with Interswitch’s robust and secure payment infrastructure, the NR Fuel App allows users to enjoy seamless digital transactions across NNPC service stations nationwide. The system supports a broad range of payment channels, including the use of Interswitch’s payment cards and digital tokens brand, Verve card, as well as QR code-enabled payments, bank transfers, and USSD, ensuring inclusive access for all types of users.

She further noted that this integration positions it to deliver seamless, reliable, and inclusive digital payment experiences at scale. In her view, this innovation is a key step toward transforming the fuel retail landscape.

Hope Moses-Ashike

Hope Moses-Ashike is an Associate Editor, Banking and Finance, with more than a decade of experience reporting on Nigeria’s financial system and broader economy. She closely tracks market movements, monetary policy decisions, company disclosures, regulatory actions, economic indicators, and global developments, and interprets what they mean for businesses, investors, policymakers, and households. Her reporting helps readers understand complex issues such as inflation trends, foreign exchange market dynamics, interest rate decisions, bank performance, and investment risks. She also covers major international events and periodically travels to Washington, D.C., to report on the World Bank/IMF Spring and Annual Meetings. Her dedication to financial journalism has earned her multiple recognitions and invitations to high-level professional development programmes. She is an alumna of the International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) in the United States and holds an Advanced Financial Journalism Certificate from the Press Association Training in London, UK. Her other notable achievements include completing the Lagos Business School CMC Programme, the Bloomberg Media Africa Initiative Programme, and a Master Class in Journalism at Rhodes University in South Africa.