Interswitch Powers Seamless Digital Payments on NNPC Retail Fuel App

Interswitch Powers Seamless Digital Payments on NNPC Retail Fuel App

Lagos, Nigeria – In a significant stride toward advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, African fintech giant Interswitch has partnered with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Retail Limited and Fidelity Bank to power seamless transactions on the newly launched NR Fuel App — a digital platform designed to revolutionize the country’s fuel retail experience.

The NR Fuel App, developed to address longstanding inefficiencies in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, offers a smarter, faster, and more secure fueling process for consumers nationwide. It aims to curb challenges such as fuel scarcity, long queues, and manual payment delays by integrating innovative digital solutions into the fueling journey.

Baba Shettima Kukawa, Executive Director of Retail Operations and Mobility at NNPC Retail Limited, described the app as a game-changer for both the industry and consumers.

“The NR Fuel App is built to transform the everyday fueling experience—making it seamless, faster, and smarter, while bringing personalised digital convenience to millions of Nigerians.”

More than a digital wallet, the app includes a suite of user-centric features such as a real-time smart station locator, which enables users to find the nearest NNPC fuel stations with ease, as well as prepaid account funding, expense tracking, and budgeting tools that help users manage fuel costs more efficiently.

During a panel session at the launch, Chinyere Don-Okhuofu, Managing Director, Industry Ecosystems at Interswitch (Indeco), highlighted the strategic role of the partnership in transforming routine activities through digital innovation.

“At Interswitch, we believe technology should improve daily life. This partnership with NNPC is not just about enabling payments—it’s about redefining how Nigerians experience fueling. By leveraging our robust digital infrastructure, we are turning a routine task into a seamless, smarter, and more personalized service.”

The integration with Interswitch's secure payment platform ensures that users can transact digitally across NNPC stations nationwide. The NR Fuel App supports a wide array of payment channels including Verve cards, QR code-enabled payments, bank transfers, and USSD options, thereby enhancing accessibility for diverse user groups across the country.

Don-Okhuofu emphasized that this inclusive, scalable system sets a new benchmark in convenience and accessibility within Nigeria’s fuel retail ecosystem.

As part of efforts to promote widespread adoption, the launch included the unveiling of a comprehensive explainer video demonstrating how users can navigate the app—preload payments, locate nearby stations, complete transactions, and receive digital confirmations for transparency and ease.

A dedicated Q&A session offered further insights into the app’s design, user benefits, and future enhancements, which are expected to deliver even more personalized and intuitive features.

The launch of the NR Fuel App reinforces Interswitch’s commitment to everyday innovation, as the company continues to build technologies that connect people, businesses, and institutions across Africa.