‘It’s false’ – OPay dismisses viral shutdown reports

Digital financial services provider OPay has dismissed reports claiming that it will suspend operations from Tuesday, September 1, 2026.The rumour, which circulated on social media, claimed that the fintech would embark on an indefinite break and stop processing transactions and account-related services.The report also urged OPay customers to withdraw their funds ahead of the purported shutdown, prompting concerns among some users.However, OPay has described the claim as false and malicious, as