AI Software Development Company in Nigeria
AI software partner for Nigerian businesses โ FIRS VAT compliance, multi-fund payroll, NDPA data protection and English product UIs for enterprises in Lagos, Abuja and beyond.
๐ณ๐ฌ Serving clients in Nigeria
- Currency NGN
- Time Zone WAT (UTC+1)
- We speak English
- Local Compliance FIRS VAT + e-Invoice, PAYE / Pension / NHF / NSITF payroll, NDPR / NDPA data protection, CBN fintech regulation โฆ
In short
Is Dictode the right software company for Nigerian businesses?
Yes โ Dictode is an AI-first software development company actively serving clients in Nigeria. We work with startups, SMEs and enterprises across Fintech, Oil & gas, with FIRS VAT + e-Invoice, PAYE / Pension / NHF / NSITF payroll compliance and WAT (UTC+1)-aligned support. Free discovery call, proposal in 24 hours, MVP in 4โ8 weeks and 24/7 support.
Software for Nigeria: 7.5% VAT, pensions and NDPA
Nigerian business software has to apply VAT, run multi-fund payroll and protect personal data under the NDPA.
Tax & e-invoicing
VAT is 7.5% and is administered at federal level, while PAYE on salaries is collected by each stateโs internal revenue service.
Payroll & employment
Employers deduct PAYE and contribute to pensions under the Pension Reform Act 2014, the National Housing Fund (NHF) and the employee compensation scheme run by the NSITF.
Data protection
The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 is enforced by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
Payments & local practice
NIP instant bank transfers, card payments and USSD banking are common. The whole country runs on one time zone, WAT (UTC+1).
Why Nigerian Businesses Pick Dictode
Local compliance, built in
WAT (UTC+1) working hours
We speak English
Bill in NGN (or any currency)
Enterprise SaaS Products, Ready to Use
All ten Dictode products work here out of the box โ with NGN pricing, local compliance and multilingual UIs.
Industries We Power
Dictode software is in production with local businesses across these sectors.
- Fintech
- Oil & gas
- Telecom
- Banking
- Agriculture
- Retail
- Logistics
- EdTech
Local Compliance, Out of the Box
Our products ship with these local rules pre-configured โ your team doesn't need to bolt them on.
Common Questions
Does Dictode accept software projects from businesses in Nigeria?
Yes. We serve clients across the country, from startups and SMEs to large enterprises, with projects from a 4-week MVP to multi-year rollouts. We bill in NGN or any major currency, whichever suits your finance team.
Which compliance and tax rules does Dictode cover?
Our software covers the requirements that matter locally, including FIRS VAT + e-Invoice, PAYE / Pension / NHF / NSITF payroll, NDPR / NDPA data protection, CBN fintech regulation, Companies Act 2020. The tax engine is pluggable, so extra rules can be configured for your industry or sub-region.
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Ready to talk software in Nigeria?
Free 30-minute discovery call. Proposal in 24 hours. Bill in NGN or any currency. Dial +234 or chat on WhatsApp.