Gross vs. Net Pay in Nigeria: The 2026 NTA Update Every Employee Needs
“What is net pay? What is gross pay?” These two questions used to have straightforward answers in Nigeria. They still sound simple, but the rules behind them have changed. If your salary stayed the same but your monthly net pay changed in January 2026, you are not alone. Across Nigeria, employees are noticing differences between […]
Local Compliance, Global Reach: The New Standard for Enterprise HR Software in Nigeria
The definition of enterprise HR software for Nigerian businesses has undergone a radical transformation over the last decade. If you had surveyed the Chief Human Resources Officers of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions or manufacturing conglomerates only five years ago, their requirements would have been relatively straightforward. They sought a digital ledger for employee records, a […]
The 4 Stages of HR Software You Actually Need in 2026
Most Nigerian businesses today know they need HR software; the real challenge is understanding the types of HR software that actually make sense for their operations. A quick search online often leads to technical jargon, long lists of software categories, and explanations that don’t reflect the day-to-day realities of running a business. You may simply […]
Payroll Analysis in Nigeria: 5 Hidden Costs Your Payroll Data Will Reveal
If you’re like most Nigerian business owners or CFOs, payroll is probably your biggest monthly expense and ironically, the one you understand the least. Every month, the amount leaves your account. Salaries are paid. Everyone moves on. But these pondering questions remain: Do you actually know why your payroll cost went up this month? Or […]
What is Payroll Administration? A 2026 Guide for Nigerian Businesses.
Payroll administration has fundamentally changed. If you still view it as a simple, back-office task managed on chaotic spreadsheets, you’re exposing your business to major risks and also missing out on a strategic advantage that your competitors are already leveraging. For the modern Nigerian business owner, payroll administration has evolved into a vital center for […]
Founder’s Guide: Best HR Software for Startups in Nigeria
If you run a startup in Nigeria, you already know this truth: doing HR with Excel, WhatsApp, Google sheets, scattered paper files, and late-night manual calculations does not scale. It works when you have three to five people. It starts to shake at ten. And once you cross 15+ hires, everything breaks at once. At […]
Payroll Discrepancy in Nigeria: A Manager’s Guide to Fixing Errors & Rebuilding Trust
In Nigeria where the rising cost of living means every naira counts, a payroll discrepancy can immediately shake an employee’s trust in the organization. It is a gut punch to an employee’s financial stability. Yet too many managers treat payroll discrepancies as mere accounting mishaps. What they overlook is the anxiety, embarrassment, frustration, and sense […]
SaaS Payroll in Nigeria: A 2026 ROI Guide for Small Businesses
It’s the end of the month. The pressure is on. Your Finance Manager is likely juggling three different banking tokens, manually verifying 50 account numbers, and praying the network doesn’t fail halfway through the transfer. It’s a familiar scene for many Nigerian businesses, but it’s also a dangerous one. Somewhere in that manual chaos, a […]
New Tax Law in Nigeria: What They Mean for Companies, HR and Employees
There’s been a lot of talk and confusion about the new tax law in Nigeria coming into effect in 2026. Some people say the government will start pulling taxes straight from bank accounts. Others think salaries will automatically shrink overnight. The truth is, the changes are big, but they’re not as dramatic as the rumours […]
Salary Advance in Nigeria: The Ultimate Guide to Asking Your Boss vs. Using a Loan App
The pressure is real. When an emergency hits, be it a sudden hospitalisation, an unexpected rent demand, or the dreaded “pay-before-the-deadline” school fees, the immediate panic is the same. Payday feels a lifetime away, and you need cash now. This urgent need is precisely what the salary advance is designed to address. It is a […]