A major fintech competitor in Nigeria, known for its hybrid model combining digital banking with physical touchpoints.
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.
OPay Named the Sun’s First-Ever Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025
OPay was named Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025 at The Sun Awards on January 31, 2026. This is the first time the Fintech/Digital Bank category has been introduced at The Sun Awards.
Follow the Money (Wrapped): Tax laws, ATMs’ return, and where money went in 2025
Remote workers in Nigeria will be taxed starting January 2026, with personal income tax applicable to both local and foreign earnings. Crypto profits will be taxed from 2026, with a 10% tax on gains, while losses will not be considered.
