Leading digital finance company OPay has been named Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025 at The Sun Awards, marking the first time the category has been introduced since the awards began.
The ceremony, organised by The Sun Publishing Limited, was held on 31 January 2026 at Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. OPay said the award recognises its role in providing reliable and inclusive digital financial services to millions of Nigerians.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the company said the recognition reflects its efforts to build a simple and accessible platform that supports everyday financial needs. OPay’s services combine mobile banking, digital wallets, fast payments, merchant tools and lifestyle features in one app.
The platform allows users to send money quickly, pay bills and support small businesses through digital payments. OPay said this approach helps bridge the gap between traditional banking and the digital economy, especially for individuals and merchants who lack easy access to banks.
Speaking at the event, OPay’s Chief Operating and Technology Officer, Adekunle Adedotun, described the award as an encouragement to expand access to financial services. He said the company aims to make banking available to users across devices and locations, with a focus on inclusion.
OPay’s Chief Commercial Officer, Elizabeth Wang, said the award reflects the trust users place in the platform. She said the company remains focused on building secure and dependable tools that support individuals and help businesses grow.
The firm said the recognition follows years of investment in secure systems, customer experience and local partnerships. It added that reliability and scale remain central to its work in Nigeria’s digital economy.
Founded in 2018, OPay provides services such as money transfers, bill payments, card services, airtime purchases and merchant payments. The company is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, with coverage similar to that of commercial banks.
