OPay Wins The Sun’s Inaugural Fintech and Digital Bank of the Year Award for 2025
OPay has emerged as the first-ever recipient of The Sun’s Fintech and Digital Bank of the Year Award, securing the honour at the 2025 edition of The Sun Awards. The ceremony, organised by The Sun Publishing Limited, was held on January 31, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.
This milestone recognition marks the debut of the fintech and digital banking category since the awards began. It highlights OPay’s growing influence in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem and its role in delivering accessible and dependable digital financial services to millions of users nationwide.
Recognition of an Integrated Digital Banking Platform
The award acknowledges OPay’s comprehensive financial ecosystem, which combines multiple services into a single platform. These include mobile banking, digital wallets, instant payments, merchant solutions, and lifestyle services.
By bringing these offerings together, OPay has helped narrow the divide between conventional banking structures and the modern digital economy. This approach has made financial transactions more efficient for individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises across the country.
For many Nigerians, OPay functions not merely as a payment application but as an essential daily financial tool. From instant transfers to merchant payment support, the platform is built to address practical financial challenges and stimulate everyday economic activity.
Industry Leaders React to the Achievement
Reacting to the award, Adekunle Adedotun, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer of OPay, described the recognition as a motivation to deepen the company’s impact.
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.
He emphasised that the company’s focus remains on innovation, usability, and nationwide financial inclusion.
Elizabeth Wang, Chief Commercial Officer of OPay, also highlighted the broader significance of the honour.
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 honor for OPay but also 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.
Her remarks reflect OPay’s emphasis on building long-term credibility within the Nigerian market.
Sustained Investment in Infrastructure and Partnerships
According to the company, the award reflects years of deliberate investment in digital infrastructure, customer service systems, and local partnerships. These efforts have enabled OPay to operate at scale while maintaining reliability and security.
The firm continues to prioritise:
Robust and secure technology systems
Responsive customer support
Strategic collaborations with local businesses
Continuous product improvement
These pillars remain central to its strategy for supporting Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.
A Shared Milestone with Users and Merchants
As the first recipient of The Sun’s Fintech and Digital Bank of the Year award, OPay views the achievement as a collective success involving its customers, merchants, and business partners.
The company has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening financial inclusion, expanding access to digital services, and contributing to Nigeria’s long-term economic development through technology-driven solutions.
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OPay’s Role in Nigeria’s Financial Landscape
Founded in 2018, OPay has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading digital financial service providers. Its core mission is to widen access to financial services through innovative technology.
The platform offers a broad range of services, including:
Money transfers
Bill payments
Card services
Airtime and data purchases
Merchant payment solutions
OPay is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, providing customers with the same level of protection available to traditional commercial bank users.
With its expanding user base, strong regulatory backing, and continued investment in innovation, OPay is positioning itself as a central player in Nigeria’s transition toward a more inclusive and digitally driven financial system.
The recognition from The Sun reinforces OPay’s standing as a major force in Nigeria’s fintech sector. As digital banking adoption continues to rise, the company’s focus on security, accessibility, and user experience places it in a strong position to shape the future of financial services in the country.
The award not only reflects past achievements but also signals OPay’s ambition to remain at the forefront of digital finance in Nigeria and beyond.
