A major fintech competitor in Nigeria, known for its hybrid model combining digital banking with physical touchpoints.
OPay Leads the Conversation on Africa’s Next Financial Frontier at BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026
Dotun Daniel Adekunle delivered a keynote presentation titled 'Payments are solved. The next frontier is different.' at the BusinessDay Fintech Summit 2026. The summit was themed 'The Next Financial Frontier: Intelligence, Infrastructure & Inclusion in Africa’s Digital Money Economy.'
OPay Wins Fintech Company of the Year for Second Time at Leadership Awards
OPay named Fintech Company of the Year 2025 at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards. This is OPay's second consecutive win, having also been awarded in 2024.
With SmartCash reboot, Airtel tries again to crack Nigeria’s mobile money market
Airtel Nigeria's SmartCash has only 2.2 million users despite having 60.89 million subscribers. SmartCash generated $6 million in revenue as of December 2025.
“In 2026, with fraud no longer a major distraction, fintechs will return to massive growth and innovation.” – Adedeji Olowe
The Central Bank of Nigeria's regulatory interventions have reduced fraud, allowing fintechs to focus on growth. The market for fintech in Nigeria is projected to double this year due to renewed consumer trust.
