OPay Has Been Honoured as The Sun’s Inaugural Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025.

Leading financial services company, OPay, has been crowned Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Sun Awards hosted by The Sun Publishing Limited, one of Nigeria’s foremost media organisations. The ceremony took place on January 31, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The recognition is particularly significant as it marks the debut of the Fintech/Digital Bank category since the awards were established.

In a statement released on Tuesday, OPay said the honour acknowledges its contribution to building a dependable, inclusive, and user-friendly digital financial ecosystem that serves millions of Nigerians daily.

The award highlights OPay’s all-in-one platform, which combines mobile banking, digital wallets, instant payments, merchant solutions, and lifestyle services. By integrating these offerings, OPay continues to narrow the divide between traditional banking systems and the digital economy, improving access to convenient financial services for individuals and businesses nationwide.

For many customers, OPay has grown beyond being just a mobile application, becoming a trusted everyday financial partner. From instant money transfers to empowering small businesses with efficient payment tools, the platform is designed to address real-life financial needs and stimulate economic activity at all levels.

Commenting on the achievement, OPay’s COO/CTO, Adekunle Adedotun, described the recognition as encouraging. He noted that the award serves as motivation to further improve innovation and accessibility, adding that OPay remains committed to ensuring financial services reach every corner of the country, regardless of device type, to promote broad financial inclusion.

Also speaking, Chief Commercial Officer of OPay, Elizabeth Wang, said the award validates the company’s long-term dedication to Nigeria. She described the recognition as a reflection of the trust placed in OPay by millions of users and reaffirmed the company’s focus on delivering secure, reliable, and inclusive financial solutions that simplify daily life and support business growth.

OPay further stated that the award reflects years of sustained investment in secure infrastructure, customer-focused services, and strong local partnerships. The company stressed that trust, reliability, and scalability remain at the heart of its mission to support Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.

As the first recipient of The Sun’s Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year award, OPay described the honour as a collective success shared with its users, merchants, and partners across the country. The company reiterated its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and contributing to Nigeria’s long-term digital and economic development.

Founded in 2018, OPay aims to expand access to financial services through technology. Its offerings include money transfers, bill payments, card services, airtime and data purchases, and merchant payment solutions.

Known for its fast, reliable network and robust security framework, OPay is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, with coverage equivalent to that of commercial banks.