Interswitch Powers Seamless Payments on the NNPC Retail App

Emma Okonji

In a bold move to advance Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, Interswitch, a leading African technology company focused on creating solutions that enable individuals and communities prosper, 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.

Executive Director, Retail Operations and Mobility, NNPC Retail Limited, Baba Shettima Kukawa, said 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. 

Speaking during a panel session at the launch, Managing Director, Industry Ecosystems (Interswitch Indeco), Chinyere Don-Okhuofu, emphasised 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.”