Bento Africa under investigation by LIRS and EFCC; CEO Okubanjo denies allegations

Bento Africa, a Nigerian technology HR startup founded in 2019, is facing allegations of failing to remit tax and pension payments on behalf of clients. The allegations, which are now being investigated by the Lagos Inland Revenue Service (LIRS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), triggered a client exodus. High-profile clients like Moniepoint, Paystack, Kobo360, and…