OPay.
Nigerian mobile banking company
- Reports this week
- 2
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 38
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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OPay ADSs are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange, with Needham & Company acting as co-manager.Well supported5 reports
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SoftBank Group acquired a 6.6% stake in OPay as of November 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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OPay, one of Nigeria's largest mobile-money platforms, is planning a listing in the United States, with Deutsche Bank hired to lead the process.Well supported27 reports
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OPay confirms its operational presence and planned employment generation across Nigeria, Africa, Indonesia, the Middle East, and Pakistan.Some support1 report
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The Central Bank of Nigeria sets monetary policy while OPay and experts discuss financial inclusion and fintech in Nigeria.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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OPay and Access Holdings Plc discussed competing with digital platforms, and OPay expanded its teams across Nigeria.Some support1 report
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OPay is planning an IPO in the United States, and Temi Popoola met with Tinubu to advocate for national strategy.Some support6 reports
One to three months ago
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The Nigerian financial and regulatory landscape involves the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, and key digital payment entities like OPay.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Impersonation scams are affecting multiple corporate entities, including OPay, MTN Group, and Wema Bank.Some support2 reports
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OPay assures services remain fully operational in Nigeria while the Central Bank of Nigeria acknowledges reports as fake news and cooperating with the police investigation.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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What's reaching OPay
Events traced to OPay, step by step, newest firstAround OPay this week
News at the entities that move OPay most-
Nigeria StructuralTinubu ordered the expedited rollout of health care and launched PenCare in Abuja.Moves OPay
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Deutsche Bank TransactionalBT Group stock is traded on the London Stock Exchange, with Berenberg Bank reiterating a buy rating and Deutsche Bank reiterating a sell rating.Moves OPay
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Citigroup TransactionalCantor Fitzgerald and Citigroup restated positive rating upgrades for Sagimet Biosciences.Moves OPay
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New York Stock Exchange TransactionalLazard Asset Management LLC lifted its position in the stock of General American Investors, Inc., which is listed on the NYSE.Moves OPay
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Central Bank of Nigeria StructuralThe CBN backed Nigeria's National Mass Metering Programme, and the Buhari administration introduced the Meter Asset Provider framework.Moves OPay
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federal government OperationalThe federal government disclosed plans to improve electricity supply and build dedicated transmission infrastructure in industrial clusters.Moves OPay
Connections
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Nigeria Structural
OPay is a Nigeria-focused fintech company whose operations and revenue are heavily dependent on the Nigerian market.
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Deutsche Bank Transactional
Deutsche Bank acted as an underwriter and book-running manager for OPay's Initial Public Offering.
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OPay is subject to formal regulatory oversight by the SEC, requiring mandatory filings and disclosures.
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Yahui Zhou Structural
Yahui Zhou founded and established OPay.
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Standard Bank Structural
Standard Bank is investing $185 million in OPay and planning operational collaboration on merchant payments.
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Citigroup Transactional
Citigroup served as an offering underwriter and book-running manager for OPay's IPO.
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New York Stock Exchange Transactional
OPay repeatedly attempted to list its shares on the NYSE, but the IPO was ultimately suspended due to regulatory inquiry.
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Lars Boilesen Structural
Lars Boilesen serves as co-chief executive officer of OPay.
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Zhou Yahui Structural
OPay is controlled by Chinese billionaire Zhou Yahui.
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Central Bank of Nigeria Structural
OPay operates as a digital payment provider under the regulatory oversight of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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federal government Operational
OPay is an approved payment provider utilized by the federal government to facilitate cash relief disbursement programs.
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Needham & Company Structural
Needham & Company acts as a co-manager for OPay.
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SoftBank Group Structural
SoftBank Group holds a 6.6% stake in OPay.
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Sequoia Capital Structural
OPay is backed by Sequoia Capital.
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Biodun Oyebanji Transactional
OPay provided financial funding to support Biodun Oyebanji's political bid.
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Cayman Islands Structural
OPay is a company legally incorporated under the jurisdiction of the Cayman Islands.
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TikTok Operational
Opay utilized TikTok's algorithm and platform to target advertisements to potential users.
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Indonesia Shared context
OPay maintains an operational presence and serves users within the Indonesian market.
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Nigeria Police Force Operational
OPay cooperates with the Nigeria Police Force by providing evidence during investigations.
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Middle East Shared context
OPay operates as a finance application across the Middle East region.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu Transactional
OPay provided financial support through lending to Bola Ahmed Tinubu's political campaign.
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MTN Nigeria Operational
MTN subscribers actively use the OPay platform for financial services and relief.
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Pakistan Shared context
OPay operates and serves users within the geographical context of Pakistan.
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Egypt Shared context
OPay maintains an operational presence and serves users within the Egyptian market.
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MTN Group Shared context
Both corporate entities are noted as being subject to the broader risk of impersonation scams.
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Wema Bank Mentioned together
Both entities are co-mentioned as corporate entities facing general impersonation scams.
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Africa Shared context
OPay operates as a service provider for users across the African continent.
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Singapore Shared context
OPay is headquartered in Singapore.
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Lagos Shared context
OPay is planning to conduct a second listing within the city of Lagos.
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New York Shared context
OPay is targeting its US IPO within the financial context of New York.
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Pooja Desai Mentioned together
Pooja Desai was noted as having edited an article concerning OPay.
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Mohammed Yusuf Mentioned together
Insufficient evidence to determine a coupled relationship between OPay and Mohammed Yusuf.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
4 events- OPay ADSs are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange, with Needham & Company acting as co-manager.
- OPay confirms its operational presence and planned employment generation across Nigeria, Africa, Indonesia, the Middle East, and Pakistan.
- OPay and Access Holdings Plc discussed competing with digital platforms, and OPay expanded its teams across Nigeria.
- OPay is planning an IPO in the United States, and Temi Popoola met with Tinubu to advocate for national strategy.