Opay news and trends

Remittance Firms Jostle for Dominance in Competitive UK-Nigeria Corridor
Cross-border Payments // November 14, 2022

Nigerians living in the U.K., — approximately 178,000 as of last year per the Office for National Statistics — have consistently ranked among the top 10 migrant communities in the country, making them an attractive customer base for firms operating in the competitive U.K.-Nigeria remittance...

Today in the Connected Economy: TikTok Begins ‘Major’ Push Into Gaming
Connected Economy // May 19, 2022

Today in the connected economy, TikTok begins testing a program that lets users in Vietnam play video games on the app, part of a broader push into gaming. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

EMEA Daily: Mastercard, OPay, Team up in Middle East
Cross-border Payments // May 19, 2022

In today’s top Europe, Middle East and Africa news, Mastercard joins forces with mobile payments firm OPay to promote financial inclusion in Africa and the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

OPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Drives Financial Inclusion in Middle East, Africa  
Financial Inclusion // May 19, 2022

OPay and Mastercard are collaborating to drive financial inclusion across the Middle East and Africa by partnering to open up digital commerce in the region, according to a press release Wednesday (May 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Nigerian FinTech OPay Eyes $4 Billion Valuation for US IPO

May 01, 2026
OPay Digital Services, a payments platform focused on Nigeria and backed by SoftBank Vision Fund and Sequoia Capital, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, Bloomberg reported Friday (May 1), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

OPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Drives Financial Inclusion in Middle East, Africa  

May 19, 2022
OPay and Mastercard are collaborating to drive financial inclusion across the Middle East and Africa by partnering to open up digital commerce in the region, according to a press release...

Africa’s FinTech Startups Are Booming … Except in Morocco

December 27, 2021
While Africa’s FinTech startup industry is booming, one country — Morocco — seems to be lagging behind, according to a report Monday (Dec. 27) by Morocco World News. Get the...

SoftBank Makes First Foray Into Africa With OPay Investment

August 23, 2021
Giant technology investor SoftBank has made its first foray into Africa, making its first bet in Nigerian mobile payments platform OPay. The firm’s Vision Fund 2 led a $400 million...