OPay marks 8 years in Nigeria, drives financial inclusion, ₦1.2bn scholarship

OPay celebrates eight years of operation in Nigeria since launching in 2018 after acquiring CBN-licensed Paycom, now holding a National MFB licence. The platform has expanded from simple transfers to offer airtime, data, bill payments, cards, savings, merchant services and security solutions. Customer stories illustrate its impact: Mrs Saliu Oluwabukola describes using OPay since 2019 to pay electricity bills instantly, avoiding disconnections; Dahiru Haruna from Ojo recalls his first ORide payment in 2020 as a sign of Nigeria’s digital progress; Latifat Ajoke Muftau explains how OPay gave her immediate access to cash after a failed ATM withdrawal, changing her money management.

OPay’s ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship commitment supports youth education, alongside social impact programmes focusing on youth development, women’s empowerment, skills development and community support. The company says it continues to invest in technology, customer service and security as more Nigerians adopt digital finance for everyday needs—students buying data, parents paying bills, traders receiving payments and businesses staying open.

This milestone highlights the growing role of fintech in financial inclusion across Nigeria, showing how digital tools simplify transactions that once relied on cash. With services nationwide and a focus on making financial access simpler, OPay remains positioned to serve evolving customer needs.

How might digital financial services like OPay change the way you handle routine payments, savings or small business transactions?

SOURCE: https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/22/opay-at-8-still-okay-still-moving-nigeria-forward/