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  "id": 14861552,
  "title": "OPay Named Digital Bank and Financial Inclusion Leader at BAFI 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/opay-named-digital-bank-and-financial-inclusion-leader-at-bafi-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:48:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/16/opay-named-digital-bank-and-financial-inclusion-leader-at-bafi-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OPay, a prominent digital bank in Nigeria, was awarded the titles of Digital Bank of the Year and Financial Inclusion Leader of the Year at the 14th BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards 2026, held on October 9, 2026 in Lagos. These recognitions underscore the company's dedication to expanding access to formal financial services for Nigerians through technology. OPay boasts tens of millions of users, and over a million supported merchants and businesses.\n\nOperating across a range of channels including mobile, USSD, cards, wallets, and agency banking, OPay aims to tackle the barriers to financial inclusion, particularly for underprivileged communities. This multi-channel approach allows OPay to cater to the everyday financial needs of individuals, small businesses, and merchants.\n\nDotun Adekunle, COO and CTO of OPay, expressed gratitude to BusinessDay for its longstanding acknowledgment of excellence in Nigeria's financial services sector. He emphasized that the awards reaffirm OPay's commitment to delivering reliable and secure services that benefit Nigerians. Adekunle stated, \"I commend BusinessDay for its longstanding commitment to recognising excellence in Nigeria’s financial services sector. These awards reaffirm our focus on delivering reliable and secure services that create real value for Nigerians. Our services are Okay, our people are Okay, and OPay is Okay.\"\n\nOPay's achievements in advancing financial inclusion through technology have been instrumental in connecting more people and businesses to digital financial services, thereby fostering greater involvement in the formal financial system. As the company continues to enhance its services, OPay remains customer-centric, prioritizing trust and delivering innovative solutions that simplify everyday financial activities.",
  "summary": "Sunday Ehigiator OPay, a leading digital bank in Nigeria, has won two prestigious awards at the 14th BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards 2026, taking home the titles",
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        "title": "OPay named Digital Bank and Financial Inclusion Leader at BAFI 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/opay-named-digital-bank-and-financial-inclusion-leader-at-bafi-2026",
        "published": "2026-10-15T06:54:33.000Z"
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      {
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        "title": "OPay Named Digital Bank and Financial Inclusion Leader at BAFI 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/opay-named-digital-bank-and-financial-inclusion-leader-at-bafi-2026-14633955",
        "published": "2026-10-15T06:58:36.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "OPay named Digital Bank and Financial Inclusion Leader at BAFI 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/opay-named-digital-bank-and-financial-inclusion-leader-at-bafi-2026-14640946",
        "published": "2026-10-15T07:30:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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