OPay Brand of the Year 2025 at Daily Asset Awards, honoured for innovation, trust, and expanding financial services in Nigeria

Leading Nigerian fintech OPay was named Brand of the Year 2025 at the 9th Annual Daily Asset Awards, held on 5 February 2026 at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja.

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The accolade recognises OPay’s significant impact on the country’s financial services sector, its commitment to innovation and trust, and its role in expanding access to digital financial services nationwide.

The Daily Asset Awards celebrate organisations and individuals demonstrating excellence, consistency, and positive national impact.

OPay’s selection highlights a year of strong performance, customer-focused innovation, and responsible growth.

Receiving the award, Dr Maxwell Patrick Loko, Vice President of Public and Government Affairs at OPay, said: “This award belongs to our customers and partners across Nigeria. It shows that when innovation is guided by responsibility, compliance, and trust, it can create real value for people and for the economy. At OPay, we work closely with regulators and stakeholders to build systems that are safe, reliable, and inclusive. This recognition encourages us to do even more.”

Elizabeth Wang, Chief Commercial Officer at OPay, added: “Being named Brand of the Year is a strong validation of the trust Nigerians place in OPay. Our goal has always been simple: make financial services easy, fast, and dependable for everyday use. We will continue to invest in products that deliver value, strong returns, and convenience, while supporting the financial goals of our customers.”

Established in 2018, OPay has grown into a national platform supporting millions of users with payments, savings, transfers, and other financial services.

Its extensive agent network and digital-first approach have helped bring financial services closer to individuals, small businesses, and previously underserved communities.

The 9th Daily Asset Awards brought together leaders from government, finance, technology, and the private sector to celebrate organisations and individuals contributing to national development.

OPay’s recognition underscores its position as one of Nigeria’s most impactful fintech brands.

Looking ahead, OPay remains focused on strengthening trust, deepening financial inclusion, and supporting Nigeria’s digital economy through secure, innovative, and customer-first financial solutions.

About OPay
OPay was established in 2018 to make financial services more inclusive through technology.

The company offers a wide range of payment services, including money transfer, bill payment, card services, airtime and data purchase, and merchant payments.

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Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the NDIC, OPay provides fast, reliable, and secure services to millions of users nationwide.