In a move to strengthen Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector, Africa’s all-in-one financial platform for businesses and their customers, Moniepoint Inc. says it is transforming how petrol stations across the country manage payments, access credit, and track inventory through innovative financial solutions.
As the largest distribution network for financial services in Nigeria, the leading banking and payments platform trusted by million in its latest case study titled, “Fueling the Nation: How Moniepoint Powers Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry”, reaffirmed its commitment to providing digital payment solutions and business management tools to improve operational efficiency in Nigeria’s downstream sector.
The study released recently examined how petrol stations play a crucial role as vital distribution points for fuel in Nigeria, especially in areas with limited access to alternative energy sources. Over 90 per cent of passenger and freight movement in Nigeria is by road, literally fueled by petrol stations that facilitate an average of 41 to 47 million litres of petrol every day.
The downstream oil and gas sector has been considered as the lifeblood of the Nigerian economy, however, for decades, petrol station operators have grappled with the “T+1” settlement cycle, where funds from card payments are only accessible the next day. In an industry with razor-thin margins and the need for immediate restocking, this delay often leads to “dead tanks” and lost revenue.
According to the case study, Moniepoint has bridged this gap by introducing same-day settlements, ensuring that station owners can access their funds instantly to pay suppliers and keep pumps running. The report further reveals that 90.9% of petrol stations now utilize POS terminals as standard infrastructure, with digital channels accounting for 43% of all fuel payments nationwide.
The Moniepoint case study on Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector provides very insightful commentary on critical aspects of running a petrol station, including payment systems, inventory management, and funding challenges.
Giving insight into the report and its relevance to the nation’s energy segment, Managing Director, Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, Babatunde Olofin, noted that the study seeks to deepen policy engagement, provide actionable intelligence on critical success factors needed for the nation’s socio-economic growth across different verticals.
Olofin noted: “We are pleased to release this comprehensive report on Nigeria’s downstream sector. Moniepoint’s reason for being is to create financial happiness and power dreams. Reports like this move us in that direction, enabling us to support critical infrastructure that keeps the nation moving.
“Looking at the relevance, with data on their business transactions and our business management tools, petrol stations can effectively plan their inventory and availability, knowing exactly when to stock up and ensuring operations run smoothly to serve more customers.
“By providing fuel retailers with the financial tools they need, Moniepoint is creating a future where access to reliable fuel distribution is improved and represents more than a fundamental right for all in an equitable and efficient system.”
Some other Key insights from the report include:
The Liquidity Gap: 1-in-3 station owners identify access to credit as their biggest recurring challenge.
Credit Success: Moniepoint has disbursed millions of Naira in working capital to the sector with a 99.81% repayment success rate.
These tools have enabled nearly three in five fuel stations nationwide to transition from cash-dependent, manually-operated businesses into digitally-enabled enterprises with reliable access to both payment infrastructure and growth capital.
This study by Moniepoint comes on the heels of others like the previous case studies on family-owned businesses, South-East’s Onitsha Market, community pharmacies, women-owned businesses, North-East agriculture and the definitive Informal Economy Report, which collectively demonstrated how digital payment solutions are transforming Nigeria’s commercial landscape across diverse sectors and market structures.
Moniepoint’s ongoing commitment to financial inclusion and economic development has positioned it as a catalyst for growth across Nigeria and beyond. The company processes billions in transactions monthly and continues to expand its reach, supporting millions of businesses with payments, banking, credit, and business management solutions.
