By Aduragbemi Omiyale

The secure payment infrastructure of Interswitch has been fully integrated into the recently launched retail app of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited known as NR Fuel App.

The mobile application, designed in partnership with Fidelity Bank Plc, was to make fuelling seamless, simpler, faster, smarter, and more secure, combining digital convenience with personalised service to transform the everyday experience for Nigerians.

The NNPC retail app leverage Interswitch’s network to enable seamless digital transactions at its retail stations across the country.

With the app, users will significantly reduce the time spent searching for fuel. The platform will also allow them to pre-fund their accounts, simplifying payment planning and purchases of petroleum products.

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.

The NR Fuel App also allows users to enjoy seamless digital transactions across NNPC service stations nationwide, as 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.

“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,” the Managing Director of Industry Ecosystems (Interswitch Indeco), Ms Chinyere Don-Okhuofu, said.

On his part, the Executive Director for Retail Operations and Mobility at NNPC Retail Limited, Mr Baba Shettima Kukawa, said the app is more than just a digital wallet but a platform created to deliver a suite of user-focused innovative features.

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Manufacturers of non-alcoholic beverages across the global under the umbrella of the International Council for Beverages Associations (ICBA) have criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for its latest call for an increase in the taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs).

In a statement by its Executive Director, Ms Kate Loatman, the group noted there is not fact-based evidence to show that taxing sugar-sweetened beverages has improved health outcomes or reduced obesity in any country.

“It’s deeply concerning that the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to disregard over a decade of clear evidence showing that taxing sugar-sweetened beverages has never improved health outcomes or reduced obesity in any country.

“In fact, the WHO itself has repeatedly concluded that such taxes are not the best or most effective measures to address these complex issues,” Loatman was quoted as saying in the statement.

She stated that the beverage industry continues to advance collaborative and innovative solutions like broadening access to low and no-sugar beverage options, supporting transparent labelling, and upholding the highest standards for responsible marketing.

According to her, “By working together on these proactive measures, we can deliver real, measurable progress toward global health priorities.”

ICBA is an international nongovernmental organization established in 1995 that represents the interests of the worldwide non-alcoholic beverage industry.

The members of ICBA include national and regional beverage associations, as well as international beverage companies that operate in more than 200 countries and territories and produce, distribute, and sell a variety of non-alcoholic sparkling and still beverages, including soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, bottled waters, flavoured and/or enhanced waters, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, 100% fruit or vegetable juices, nectars and juice drinks, and dairy-based beverages.