OPay has firmly dismissed a viral social media claim that it planned to shut down or go on a prolonged break starting September 1, 2026.
A fabricated post circulating widely on Sunday warned OPay customers to withdraw or move their funds, claiming the fintech would suspend operations for an extended period. The rumour spread quickly across platforms, sparking concern among users of one of Nigeria’s major digital payment and financial services providers. OPay responded swiftly through its verified channels. In a statement titled “This is FALSE,” the company declared: “OPay is not going on break by September. We’re here, and we’re going nowhere!” It urged customers to scrutinise the viral post for red flags and to rely only on official OPay pages for authentic updates, closing with the hashtag #OPayIsOkay. Opay is Not Shutting Down — The Vice President Dr. Maxwell Loko, Vice-President of Public and Government Affairs at OPay Digital Services, described the publication as “false, malicious and misleading.” He stressed that OPay is not shutting down and advised customers against withdrawing funds base...