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Nigeria’s leading financial technology company, OPay, has been named Most Trusted Digital Bank of the Year and Customer-Friendly Digital Bank of the Year at the Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA) 2025.
According to a statement released by OPay on Tuesday, the awards recognise the company’s commitment to innovation, trust, and customer service. The ceremony, held on Saturday, brought together top technology leaders, innovators, and organisations driving Nigeria’s digital transformation. Now in its 11th edition, NiTA continues to celebrate organisations that deliver measurable impact and set new benchmarks in digital innovation.
Speaking after receiving the awards, Head of IT Support and Operations at OPay, Ibukun Oluwagbenga, said: “Being named Most Trusted Digital Bank and Customer-Friendly Digital Bank at NiTA 2025 is a testament to our commitment to our customers. Every product, service, and innovation we deliver is focused on building trust, simplifying digital banking, and ensuring that users can transact safely and confidently. This recognition belongs to our dedicated team and the millions of Nigerians who inspire us to continually raise the standard for digital banking.”
OPay’s Chief Commercial Officer, Elizabeth Wang, added: “We are proud to receive these two prestigious awards, which reinforce OPay’s mission to provide not only secure but also highly accessible and customer-friendly digital banking services. These awards celebrate our ongoing dedication to trust and reliability.”
The company noted that its dual win at NiTA 2025 reflects its sustained efforts to expand digital financial inclusion across Nigeria. Beyond technological innovations, OPay has actively promoted financial literacy, customer support excellence, and community engagement, ensuring that users are equipped with the knowledge and tools to transact safely.
Founded in 2018, OPay aims to make financial services more inclusive through technology. The company offers a wide range of payment services, including money transfers, bill payments, card services, airtime and data purchases, and merchant payments. Renowned for its fast and reliable network and strong security features, OPay is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), offering the same insurance coverage as commercial banks.