OPay Shutdown Rumour: Company Warns Nigerians Not to Believe Viral September 1 Notice

OPay has debunked a viral message claiming that the fintech company will suspend its operations from September 1, 2026. The company says the message is false and has urged customers to disregard it. OPay Shutdown Rumour: Company Warns Nigerians Not to Believe Viral September 1 Notice

The fake notice has been circulating across social media and messaging platforms, causing concern among some OPay customers who were advised to withdraw their funds from the platform.

What Does the Viral OPay Notice Say?

The message being shared online is presented as an “Official Note” from OPay Digital Services Limited.

It falsely claims that OPay will go on a “long indefinite break” beginning September 1, 2026, and that the company will stop attending to transactions and account-related services until further notice.

The message also tells customers to remove their money from their OPay accounts as soon as possible.

That information is false.

OPay Says: “We’re Going Nowhere”

OPay responded to the viral message through its verified social media channels, describing the publication as false and urging Nigerians not to share it.

“OPay is not going on break by September. We’re here, and we’re going nowhere!”

The company also advised customers to verify information through its official communication channels before taking action based on messages circulating online. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

How to Identify the Fake OPay Notice

OPay pointed out several red flags in the viral graphic that show it did not come from the company’s official communication channels.

• Wrong logo: The graphic uses an outdated or incorrect OPay logo.
• Incorrect brand spelling: The official brand is written as OPay, while the fake notice uses “Opay”.
• Wrong design template: The layout does not follow OPay’s official communication style.
• False information: The claim that OPay is shutting down or going on an indefinite break is untrue.

These inconsistencies are also highlighted in reports from Nigerian media outlets covering the incident. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Should OPay Customers Withdraw Their Money?

No. Customers should not withdraw or transfer their funds simply because of the viral message.

OPay has stated that its services remain operational and has advised customers to rely on verified company channels for information concerning its operations.

The company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Folayemi Joshua, also dismissed the notice as false and assured customers that OPay remains fully operational. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

OPay Warns Against Spreading False Information

The fintech company has urged Nigerians to verify financial information before sharing it online.

The warning comes as fabricated messages targeting financial institutions continue to circulate on social media and messaging platforms.

OPay has also warned that deliberately spreading false information capable of causing panic or damaging confidence in a financial institution could have legal consequences. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

What OPay Customers Should Do

1. Do not panic because of the viral notice.
2. Do not share the fake message without verification.
3. Do not withdraw funds solely because of the rumour.
4. Check OPay’s verified communication channels for announcements.
5. Be cautious when receiving financial information through WhatsApp, Facebook, X or other social platforms.

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Bottom Line

OPay is not shutting down on September 1, 2026.

The viral notice claiming that the fintech company is going on an indefinite break is false. OPay has confirmed that its operations remain active and has asked customers to disregard the misleading publication. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Have you seen this OPay message on WhatsApp or Facebook? Tell us in the comments where you first saw it.

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