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OPay opens new Jos office

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6 months ago

March 28, 2026

OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading financial technology company officially launched a new office in Jos, Plateau State capital. This is part of its strategy to enhance financial inclusion, announce it’s presence and boost customer service nationally. The event took place on March 25, 2026, and was attended by local business leaders, community representatives, and OPay executives.

L-R: Head of Partnerships, OPay, Odiase Ikponmwosa Kolawole; HRH Dagwom Rwey Za’ang (Zawan), Sir Christopher Sheku Mancha KSJ, SSG; Chief Operations and Technology Officer, OPay, Dotun Adekunle; Regional Manager, Jos/North East, OPay, Gabriel Kate Adeola; and Team Director, Key Account Merchants, Retail and FMCG, OPay, Isimeme Ayobami Owobu during the official launch of the OPay Office in Jos, Plateau State.

The new office will serve as a hub for individuals and businesses in Plateau State, strengthening support for OPay’s agent, merchant and customers network thereby improving service delivery. The company said the facility is expected to create jobs and drive local economic growth by enabling easier access to digital financial tools.

Speaking at the event, OPay’s Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Dotun Adekunle, said: “Opening this office in Jos allows us to stay closer to the people we serve, better understand their needs, and continue to provide fast, secure, and reliable financial services that improve everyday life. This new office is not just a building; it is a commitment to the people of Jos and Plateau State.”

OPay’s Jos office will support local merchants and businesses, facilitate financial transactions, and enable more Nigerians to access digital payments, including underserved communities. The expansion is part of OPay’s nationwide growth plan aimed at building trust and improving accessibility.

Established in 2018, OPay provides a range of financial services including money transfers, bill payments, ATM cards, airtime/data purchases, POS and merchant payment solutions, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation.

By expanding its physical presence in Plateau State, OPay aims to strengthen community engagement while advancing its mission of financial inclusion for all Nigerians.

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General Business to Drive 72% of Mutual Benefits Assurance’s Projected ₦96.82bn GWP

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11 hours ago

September 23, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s lead underwriter, Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has protected a Gross Written Premium of ₦96.82 billion for the twelve months ending 31 December 2026.

According to notice released on the exchange, for dealing members and investors, the company’s insurance revenue, is projected to stand at ₦89.42 billion.

The company’s general business is expected to generate 72% of the projected GWP, while the Life arm of the group will account for j28%.

Investment income would largely be driven by returns on its financial assets, with non-cash items such as depreciation of non-current assets, amortisation of intangible assets, and net fair value gains or losses on financial assets factored into its profit or loss and other comprehensive income statement.

On the profitability side, Mutual Benefits projects gross premium written of ₦96.82 billion and insurance revenue of ₦89.42 billion, against an insurance service expense of ₦81.56 billion. Net income from reinsurance contracts held is estimated at ₦802.64 million, bringing the insurance service result to ₦8.66 billion.

Net investment income is expected to stand at ₦13.16 billion, while net insurance finance expenses are projected at ₦1.99 billion, resulting in net insurance and investment results of ₦19.84 billion. With other income of ₦237.03 million and total non-attributable expenses of ₦2.76 billion, the company expects a profit before income tax of ₦17.31 billion.

After an income tax expense of ₦1.90 billion, Mutual Benefits projects a full-year profit of ₦15.41 billion for the period under review.

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Court set to hear suit on turf battle between ICAN, forensic fraud investigators institute

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19 hours ago

September 22, 2026

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed Nov. 24 for hearing in a suit filed by the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) against the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

CIFCFIN is challenging the power of ICAN to train and issue qualifying certificates to forensic professionals.

The matter, which is before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, was initially scheduled for mention on Tuesday but the case was adjourned to enable parties appear properly before the court.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CIFCFIN, through its counsel, Shaibu Aruwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), sued ICAN as the sole defendant in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1559/2026.

CIFCFIN argued that ICAN cannot offer a “Certification Programme culminating in the award of Certified Forensic Accountant of Nigeria (CFAN).”

It submitted that this was in line with the combined interpretation of Sections 2(a) – (i),3(1)(a) and 4(a) – (c), 6(2), 12(2), 13, (1) () and (g), 17(1l) (a) and (b) and 22 of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (Establishment) Act No. 45, 2022,

Mohammed Arafat, the Head of Legal and Corporate Services of CIFCFIN, maintained in a supporting affidavit that ICAN’s invitation to applicants for a seven-day professional certification programme culminating in the award of Certified Forensic Accountant of Nigeria (CFAN), is outside its mandate and could confuse the general public.

The plaintiff alleged that ICAN had invited applicants in the fields of knowledge of chartered accountants, compliance managers, bankers, investment analysts, auditors, and anti-corruption agencies staff and other institutions to register for the programme.

CIFCFIN, therefore, prayed the court for an order setting aside and nullifying the award of the qualification or the CFAN certificate, or any other qualification or certificate in the field and practice of forensics in Nigeria by ICAN.

It urged the court to make an order for the defendant to withdraw, retract or cease any publication, gazette notice, or public representation asserting that it has power to certify or license.

CIFCFIN also sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining ICAN, its council, etc, from issuing, advertising or recognising CFAN qualification, designation, licence or certification or any title or award identical or similar to those created under the provisions of its Act.

It further sought a declaration that “by the combined provisions of Sections 2(a) -(i), 3(1)(a) and 4(a)- (c), 6(2), 12(2), 13, (1)(0) and (g), 17(1)(a) and (b) and 22 of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (Establishment) Act No. 45. 2022, the defendant cannot offer ‘Certification Programme’ culminating in the award of CFAN.”

(NAN)