Leading financial institution, OPay, is been honor as the Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025 during the January 31, 2026, edition of The Sun Awards. This prestigious event, at Eko Hotels and Suites on Victoria Island, marks the first time this category is introduce by the long-established Nigerian media house.
In a statement released on Tuesday, OPay described the award as a recognition of its efforts to build a reliable, inclusive, and user-friendly digital financial platform that serves millions of Nigerians daily.
OPay continues to make financial services more accessible
The award highlights OPay’s innovative platform. Which integrates mobile banking, digital wallets, instant payments, merchant services, and lifestyle solutions into one seamless ecosystem. By bridging the gap between traditional banking and the digital economy. OPay continues to make financial services more accessible and convenient for individuals and businesses across Nigeria.
For many users, OPay is more than just an app—it’s a trusted companion in their daily lives. From enabling instant money transfers to supporting small businesses with efficient payment systems. OPay’s technology addresses real-world challenges while contributing to economic growth at all levels.
As the inaugural winner of The Sun’s Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year award;
OPay views this achievement as a shared success with its users, merchants, and partners nationwide.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to driving financial inclusion and supporting Nigeria’s long-term digital and economic development.
Founded in 2018, OPay aims to use technology to make financial services more inclusive. Its offerings include money transfers, bill payments, card services, airtime and data purchases, and merchant payment solutions, among others.
Renown for its fast, reliable network and robust security measure, OPay protect customer funds. The company operates under a license from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Also it’s insure by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, providing the same level of coverage as commercial banks.
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The COO/CTO of OPay, Adekunle Adedotun, said, “This recognition is a welcome development. The Sun has stood out as one of the shining beacons of journalism, and we are pleased to receive the award. This is an incentive to do more. We’re committed to being user-friendly and innovative. Our desire is to see banking services get to every nook and cranny; whether you use Android or Apple, we want to make sure you’re financially included.”
Speaking also on the recognition, Chief Commercial Officer of OPay, Elizabeth Wang, said, “This award is a strong validation of our long-term commitment to Nigeria.
Being recognised in the first-ever Fintech/Digital Bank category by The Sun is not just an honour for OPay.
This is also but a recognition of the trust millions of Nigerians place in us every day.
We remain focused on building secure, reliable, and inclusive financial solutions that make life easier for individuals and help businesses grow.”
The company reiterated that the award reflects years of consistent investment in secure infrastructure, customer experience, and local partnerships. OPay emphasised that trust, reliability, and scale remain central to its mission to support Nigeria’s growing digital economy.
